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Physician ID:
202
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 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: Chicago
This combined inpatient and outpatient US clinical experience rotation will take place 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
Combined Inpatient & Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chicago
Specialties: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Location: Chicago
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: No
Faculty Appointment: Yes - Mount Sinai Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a physician who is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. The physician has attained the highest designation in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and have been named Fellow (FACOG). Fellows achieve this distinction through additional qualifications and maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. As an instructor, this physician is involved in the education of obstetrics and gynecology residents. The preceptor is on staff at hospitals within the Ascension Health System.
Rotators that spend time in this practice will be able to appreciate the deep relationships the physician has established with patients over many years. The practice is highly rated for its commitment to providing high-quality care with an emphasis on compassion. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to learn how to deliver patient-centered medicine in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology.
The hospital component of the rotation will take place at a hospital within the Ascension Health System. Rotators will have an opportunity to observe in Labor and Delivery and during cesarean sections.
Among the conditions, issues, or procedures you will encounter in this outpatient practice include:
Routine pregnancy
Well woman exams
Pelvic pain
Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Vaginitis
Prolapse
Urinary incontinence
Gynecological cancers
Basic infertility
Ultrasound
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Entering notes in the EMR (Athena)
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Developing an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of other healthcare professionals.
The activities above will mostly take place in the outpatient setting. As a result of hospital policies, inpatient activities will be more observational.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Please note that, because of the preferences of this physician's patient population, only female students are eligible to complete this rotation.
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. In the 2024-2025 application cycle, many obstetrics and gynecology residency programs asked applicants to submit one standardized letter of evaluation. Please note that this preceptor is willing to write a SLOE for rotators.
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
Dr. X is an excellent mentor who is truly interested in your learning experience, providing valuable feedback. The doctor likes to discuss relevant Internal Medicine topics, including those that arise from patient encounters and the ones students would like to learn about. In this rotation I was able to see patients with the doctor in the inpatient setting with common infectious diseases like bacterial pneumonia, URIs, C. difficile infection, and UTIs. I also learned about nausea/vomiting, constipation and pain management for hospitalized patients, and attended multidisciplinary rounds where I could see how patient care and discharge involves the teamwork of all services. In the outpatient setting I had the opportunity to see patients independently with common chronic medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, as well as perform a preventive evaluation regarding immunizations and screenings for adult patients. When interviewing patients, Dr. X encourages students to ask specific questions that are relevant for the diagnosis and/or treatment plan. The doctor also teaches how to present patients in an organized
manner and write notes in a way that the information is clear to the reader.
JR