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Physician ID:
23
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 3 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 outpatient US clinical experience will take place 45 minutes north of downtown Houston.
Outpatient US Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology in Houston
Specialities: Gastroenterology
Location: Houston
Price:
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 both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. The preceptor completed internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine.
Although the doctor has been in private practice for over 15 years, the physician remains actively involved in education. The preceptor is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine. In this capacity, the physician periodically staffs cases in the Department of Gastroenterology at the Ben Taub Hospital, one of the main teaching hospitals at Baylor. As a preceptor, the doctor has also hosted first-year medical students as part of their Physician, Patient, and Society course. In this role, the doctor helps students acquire clinical skills.
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.
Have opportunities to research the literature to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Being involved in patient education.
Spending time with other healthcare professionals to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Who should consider this rotation:
International medical graduates (IMGs) and students seeking US clinical experience in Internal Medicine or Gastroenterology.
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
I truly enjoyed my rotation with this preceptor and found it to be an incredibly enriching experience. Dr. X's exceptional bedside manner deeply inspired me and served as a model for the kind of compassionate and patient-centered care I aspire to provide in my future. The doctor has a unique ability to build strong connections with patients while addressing their concerns with empathy and professionalism. Additionally, I appreciated the doctor's openness to incorporating homeopathy into practice. This approach broadened my perspective on integrative medicine and allowed me to learn about alternative treatment modalities that I had not previously encountered in depth. Dr. X's knowledge and thoughtful application of homeopathy not only enhanced my clinical understanding but also emphasized the importance of individualized care. This preceptor’s mentorship has had a profound impact on my growth as a physician, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn under the doctor's guidance.
KL