Internal Medicine/Endocrinology Outpatient Rotation in Phoenix, Arizona
Attending Introduction
Very highly rated physician among their patients. Also has two years of clinical research experience at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts and completed internal medicine training at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. Is ABIM-certified in internal medicine and completed a clinical fellowship in endocrinology at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. A member of AACE and the Endocrine Society, their professional interests include thyroid diseases, obesity, and diabetes technology.
You will be able to have hands-on experience in the outpatient setting, including interacting with patients, taking medical histories, performing basic physical exams and observing diagnosis and treatment conditions.
Rotation Description
During your Endocrinology clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will gain specialized training in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of endocrine disorders.
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Clinical Skills:
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Patient Evaluation: Conducting comprehensive patient histories with a focus on endocrine symptoms, such as weight changes, fatigue, polyuria, and heat/cold intolerance.
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Physical Examination: Performing focused physical examinations to identify signs of endocrine disorders, including thyroid palpation, assessing for goiter, and looking for physical signs of hormone imbalances.
Diagnosis and Management:
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Common Endocrine Disorders: Gaining familiarity with a wide range of endocrine conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules), adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, and metabolic bone diseases.
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Diagnostic Testing: Learning to order and interpret relevant laboratory tests (e.g., blood glucose, HbA1c, thyroid function tests, hormone levels) and imaging studies (e.g., thyroid ultrasound, bone densitometry).
Treatment and Follow-up:
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Pharmacologic Management: Understanding the use of medications in endocrine disorders, such as insulin, oral hypoglycemics, thyroid hormone replacement, anti-thyroid drugs, and hormone replacement therapies.
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Non-Pharmacologic Management: Emphasizing lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and exercise in managing conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis.
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Patient Education: Educating patients about their conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies, particularly for chronic diseases like diabetes.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Medication Management and Adherence Counseling
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.
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.
