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Physician ID:
131
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 AM to 1 PM
Hours have been provided by the preceptor. Hours are subject to change at the preceptor’s discretion, but the minimum total hours will remain approximately the same.
Location: Telerotation
This is a tele-rotation or telemedicine rotation. Therefore, you can take part in this rotation from anywhere in the world.
Telerotation in Neurology in Telerotation
Specialties: Neurology
Location: Telerotation
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - George Washington University & Michigan State University
Information about this clinical experience:
This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a highly regarded physician educator who is board certified in Neurology. He holds the following faculty appointments:
Clinical Professor of Neurology at George Washington University
Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University
He has been involved in the education of residents from the George Washington University School of Medicine. He holds hospital appointments at George Washington Hospital, Bridgepoint Hospital, Inova Fairfax, Inova Mount Vernon, Sentara Hospital, and Pineview Future Care.
This clinical experience will expose you to a wide range of neurological problems. These include but are not limited to the following:
Epilepsy
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson's disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Malignancy
Stroke
Alzheimer's disease
Headache
This four-week tele-rotation in neurology begins with an online orientation several days before the start date. The typical day is as follows:
9 AM to 9:30 AM: Presentations by students (typically assigned by the attending or his staff; usually a clinical question related to patient care that requires the student to search the literature or topic presentation)
9:30 AM to 1 PM: You will see patients with the attending via Zoom. The attending will enter the room and introduce the students to the patient. As the attending takes the history, he will involve the students. He will ask the students what they are thinking and what they would like to do. At times, he will have the students ask the patient questions. There may be opportunities for the student to interview the patient. Following the encounters, there will be time to reflect upon what you have seen with the team. This period of reflection and discussion will help ensure that you are making the most of the patient care experience.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking clinical experience in Neurology.
How to obtain a letter of recommendation:
The rotator should ask the preceptor for a LOR near the conclusion of the rotation. Dr. Desai has provided the physician with guidelines about best practices in letter writing that meet residency program requirements. In some cases, the preceptor may ask the rotator to write a letter of recommendation draft.
During the rotation:
Our team will be checking in periodically with you to ensure that you are having an optimal experience. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions during the rotation.
Testimonials
This rotation provides students a very good learning opportunity and gives great insight into the working life of a Cardiologist. This preceptor makes a strong effort for students to get the most out of the rotation. He encourages questions and provides thorough explanations. Although this rotation is intended as a learning opportunity for the student, he integrates you very well into his practice and makes you feel like you are a valuable member of the team. You will have the opportunity to see many patients in clinic. You will take histories and physical exams of these patients and then present them to the preceptor followed by your own assessment and plan, with subsequent constructive feedback from the preceptor. In clinic, you will also have the opportunity to perform ECGs, observe venous ablation procedures, observe and interpret treadmill stress tests, and receive an introduction on how to interpret nuclear stress tests. You will have the opportunity to round on patients 2-3x times a week in the hospital and compose progress notes about them in the electronic medical record. You will also have the opportunity to compose consultation notes in the electronic medical record about newly admitted patients. You will have the opportunity to present these patients to the preceptor and receive guidance and constructive feedback about your notes. In the hospital, you will have the opportunity to observe angiograms/angioplasties and pacemaker implantations. During your entire rotation, you will also work closely with two knowledgeable nurse practitioners who are kind, patient, and interesting in helping you become successful during your time on this rotation. I highly recommend this rotation. I am confident that you will learn a lot and enjoy your time working with this preceptor and his team.
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