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Physician ID:
253
Hours:
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 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: Houston
This combined inpatient/outpatient US clinical experience will take place in Houston, Texas (approximately 25 miles from downtown). You will spend time at two hospitals approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Please note that these two locations are 10 miles apart. You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to these sites.
Inpatient/Outpatient US Clinical Experience in General Surgery in Houston
Specialities: General Surgery
Location: Houston
Price:
Information about this clinical experience:
You will be under the supervision of a board-certified general surgeon who was previously a core faculty member of the University of Houston College of Medicine General Surgery Residency Program. The attending is on staff at hospitals within the Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, and HCA Houston Healthcare Systems. Please note that the rotator is responsible for the $300 Houston Methodist application fee.
The physician is on the cutting edge of technology in surgery (robotic and laparoscopic surgery) and is eager to share this knowledge and expertise with students. Time will be spent in the hospital and surgery center observing surgeries and rounding on patients and the outpatient clinic. Typical OR cases include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair (inguinal, incisional, umbilical), and colon resection.
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Presenting patients.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Observing a variety of surgeries in the operating room (rotators will not be permitted to scrub in).
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. IMGs seeking careers in surgery will find this rotation particularly useful.
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
Dr. X provided me with a 100% hands-on experience. Every day, I had the opportunity to present cases, anesthesia plans, and major concerns, and the doctor would offer valuable suggestions based on my presentation. For patients with simpler conditions, the doctor would ask me about the pharmacological effects of commonly used anesthetic drugs and the management of common anesthesia complications during surgery. For patients with more complex conditions or complicated surgeries, Dr. X would thoroughly explain the surgical procedures and help me identify the most critical points to focus on. These insights into anesthesia management have been incredibly helpful...in addition, the doctor offered valuable advice for my future residency application, such as achieving a high Step 2 CK score, engaging in research, and improving my English communication skills. Dr. X even taught me how to engage in small talk with colleagues.
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