Attending Introduction
An experienced Family Medicine board certified and highly skilled primary care doctor. She obtained her medical degree from the State University of New York, Downside Medical Center and completed residency in Family Medicine from there as well. Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Previous Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and is currently affiliated to SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
The attending has been hosting rotations with FMG Portal for over 8 years. Patient load is approximately 20-25 patients per day. Students will gain hands-on experience in an outpatient setting, including interacting with patients, taking medical histories, performing basic physical exams, and observing diagnosis and treatment discussions.
Rotation Description
During your Family Medicine clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will gain broad exposure to primary care, focusing on the comprehensive and continuous care of patients of all ages.
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Patient Care:
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Comprehensive Histories and Physical Exams: Conduct thorough patient interviews and physical examinations across all age groups, from infants to the elderly.
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Diagnosis and Management: Develop differential diagnoses and management plans for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, such as infections, hypertension, diabetes, and musculoskeletal issues.
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Preventive Care: Emphasize health maintenance and disease prevention, including vaccinations, cancer screenings, lifestyle counseling, and wellness check-ups.
Clinical Skills:
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Procedures: Learn and perform common office procedures such as suturing, abscess drainage, skin biopsies, joint injections, and pap smears.
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Point-of-Care Testing: Utilize office-based diagnostic tools, such as rapid strep tests, urinalysis, and glucometers.Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and adjust treatment plans for chronic illnesses, focusing on long-term patient outcomes and quality of life.
Professional Development:
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Communication Skills: Develop effective communication techniques for interacting with patients and families, including motivational interviewing and delivering bad news.
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Cultural Competence: Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity and adapt care to meet the diverse needs of patients from different backgrounds.
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Ethical and Professional Conduct: Emphasize professionalism, patient confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical decision-making in everyday practice.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Patient Appointments:
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on hospital letterhead.
Location & Schedule
*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
