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Physician ID:
321
Hours:
3 twelve-hour shifts per week (typically 8 AM to 8 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: Austin
This inpatient experience will take place approximately 60 miles from downtown Austin.
Inpatient US Clinical Experience in Emergency Medicine in Austin in Austin
Specialties: Emergency Medicine
Location: Austin
Price:
Hospital Letterhead: Yes
Faculty Appointment: No
Information about this clinical experience:
This rotation will be under the supervision of a board-certified emergency medicine physician. Time will be spent with this preceptor and three other colleagues, all of whom are emergency medicine-trained physicians. Although the hospital where you will rotate does not have a residency program, the physician group has a background in teaching, as their members have served as educators in an emergency medicine residency program at another hospital.
In a typical 24-hour period, approximately 30 patients are seen in this emergency department (ED) with a range of acute complaints. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to see a patient with an undifferentiated problem and be on the front lines with a team to work it up. Rotators will learn how to assess patients and formulate patient care plans. Opportunities to observe procedures will also be available.
Prior to the clinical experience, we recommend that you review the following modules so that you can develop an approach to common presenting symptoms and conditions in the ED:
An important objective of this clinical experience is to refine your skills in presenting patients. Please note that the expectations of the emergency medicine presentation are different than what you may been accustomed to in other specialties. As every patient in the ED must be assumed to have a potentially life-threatening condition until proven otherwise, it is essential to include content addressing these conditions in your case presentations. We highly recommend that you read the following article as it will educate you on the preferred method for presenting patients.
The 3-Minute Emergency Medicine Medical Student Presentation
Please also refer to the following article we wrote on how to impress during your EM clinical experience:
How to Succeed in the Emergency Medicine Rotation: Tips for Medical Students
During your experience, you will learn the following U.S. medical practices under the preceptor’s supervision:
Taking patient histories.
Performing physical exams under the physician's supervision.
Presenting patients.
Researching the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals in the office to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in emergency medicine.
How to obtain a letter of recommendation:
The rotator should ask the preceptor for a LOR near the conclusion of the rotation. The letter that is written will be a standardized letter of evaluation (SLOE). Please note that the strength of the letter will depend entirely on your clinical performance. We recommend that you review the SLOE template so that you have a strong understanding of the qualities and skills you should demonstrate during the entirety of the clinical experience. You can view the SLOE template at: SLOE for Non-Residency-Based EM Physicians
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
My rotation was a success for me. I confess that I arrived with a lot of fear and a lot of uncertainty about how the whole process would unfold. However, from the first day, the entire environment of the clinic was very friendly and a place where I could really learn. Dr. X is an incredible doctor and an even better tutor. From the beginning, the doctor was very helpful in answering questions and explaining everything I thought was necessary. This openness was in fact very important so that I could demonstrate the knowledge that I already had and also be able to develop myself. At the end of the rotation, I already felt that I knew a lot more than when I arrived and that I also had a lot more to learn to one day be a complete doctor. Dr. X is an incredible professional and has always shown care for patients, students and coworkers. Without a doubt, Dr. X is a role model for me and I hope that one day I can be a doctor as good as the doctor is.
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