Internal Medicine Hands-On Outpatient Rotation in metro Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location
Philadelphia, PA 19087
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Temple University Hospital
Clinical Exposure
Hands-On Outpatient
Price
$2000 / 4 Weeks

Attending Introduction

Served for over three years as the Associate Program Director of an Internal Medicine residency program. Her role involved mentoring residents and medical students, imparting crucial clinical skills and fostering a deep understanding of internal medicine. Her commitment to education is evident in her hands-on teaching methods, which emphasize practical experience, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care.

Her ability to create impactful Letters of Recommendation stems from her keen insight into what residency programs seek in candidates, and her dedication to highlighting each student’s unique strengths and potential.

Her personalized approach ensures that each student receives the support and guidance they need to excel in their medical careers. By fostering a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment, she prepares students to meet the challenges of the healthcare industry with confidence, competence, and a commitment to excellence.

Rotation Description

Your rotation in Internal Medicine with FMG Portal will provide you with hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of adult medical conditions under the supervision of your experienced attending physician.

Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.

Here’s a detailed overview of what you should expect to learn. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:

Professional Development: 

  1. Communication Skills:
    Improving communication skills, including effectively explaining diagnoses and treatment plans to patients and their families.

    Practicing how to handle difficult conversations, such as discussing poor prognoses or delivering bad news empathetically.

  2. Time Management and Efficiency:

    Learning to manage a busy outpatient schedule, including balancing the need for thorough patient care with the realities of time constraints. Developing strategies for efficient documentation and follow-up care.

  3. Ethical and Professional Conduct:
    Upholding high standards of professionalism, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical decision-making.
    Cultivating a compassionate approach to patient care, building trust, and fostering long-term patient relationships.

Clinical Skills:

  1. Patient History and Physical Examination:
    Conducting comprehensive and focused patient interviews to gather detailed medical histories.

    Performing thorough and focused physical examinations tailored to the patient’s presenting complaints.

  2. Diagnostic and Management Skills:
    Ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures.
    Developing differential diagnoses and formulating evidence-based management plans for a wide range of conditions.

    Monitoring and adjusting treatments for chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and asthma.

  3. Preventive Care and Health Maintenance:
    Emphasizing preventive medicine through vaccinations, screenings (e.g., mammograms, colonoscopies), and lifestyle counseling. Educating patients about diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and other lifestyle modifications to promote health and prevent disease.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

  • Team-Based Care:

    Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and social workers, to deliver comprehensive patient care. Learning about the roles and contributions of different healthcare professionals in managing complex patients.

  • Specialty Consultations:
    Gaining exposure to various internal medicine subspecialties through consultations and referrals, enhancing understanding of when and how to involve specialists.

    access management.

By the end of your Internal Medicine outpatient rotation, you should be well-equipped with the foundational skills needed for managing a diverse patient population in an ambulatory setting, with a strong emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient-centered communication.

Typical Activities/Procedures

Venipuncture
IV Line Placement
PFT/Spirometry
EKG
Basic Suturing
Removing Sutures/Staples
Administering Injections
ABG Sampling
Urinalysis
Joint Aspiration and Injection
Rectal Exam and Hemoccult Test
Cryotherapy
Nebulizer Treatment
Diabetic Foot Exam
Basic Ultrasound Techniques

Patient Appointments:
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.
Administrative Duties:
Completing patient charts and managing referrals and follow-ups.

Letter of Recommendation

LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.

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.
*Schedules are either during mornings or afternoons, Monday to Friday.

Mo 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Tu 9:30AM - 5:30PM
We 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Th 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Fr 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Sa Closed
Su Closed