Specialty: Internal Medicine

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MD2B Connect Physician ID # 108

 

Where will the rotation take place: This outpatient US clinical experience will take place 15 miles northeast of  Washington, DC. 

 

​Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM; Friday 8 AM to Noon

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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.

 

​What you will do: This is an outpatient experience during which you will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He holds hospital privileges at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  For years, he has been actively involved in the education of medical students and residents from different schools, including the Howard University College of Medicine.​

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This preceptor sees many patients with chronic medical conditions, and this will be an excellent opportunity to see and take part in the care of these disease processes in the outpatient setting. He also has a deep focus on preventive medicine, and IMGs will be able to gain a better understanding of the role internal medicine physicians play in the prevention and early detection of disease. 

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After a few days of observation, you will take on an increasing role in patient encounters and learn the following under the preceptor’s supervision:​

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• Taking patient histories under supervision.

• Examining patients under supervision.

• Presenting patients.

• Writing or entering clinic or progress notes.

• Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.

• Educating the patient. 

• Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.

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You will receive regular feedback on your performance. 

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Several days a week, you will be able to attend educational lunch programs. 

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​Please note that this is largely a clinical experience. However, for the motivated learner, there may be opportunities to participate in a project to improve the practice. These opportunities, if available, will be at the discretion of the preceptor. 

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Who should consider this rotation: International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Internal Medicine. 

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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. 

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​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.

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See Where Our Students Applying to Internal Medicine Have Received Interviews or Matched

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Read Dr. Desai's Interview with Dr. Roy Ziegelstein (Vice Dean for Education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Former Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center) about How to Match Successfully in Internal Medicine