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Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine Hands-On Outpatient Rotation in Lynbrook, New York

Location
Lynbrook, NY 11563
Specialty
Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, South Nassau Communities Hospital
Clinical Exposure
Hands-On Outpatient
Price
$1300 / 4 Weeks
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Attending Introduction

Completed his residency in Anesthesia at Suez General Hospital in Egypt and Kingsbrook Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn, where he also served as Chief Resident. Also worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Cardiology at Yale University. Board certified and holds privileges at Mercy Medical Center, South Nassau Hospital, NSLIJ Franklin Hospital, and NSLIJ Southside Hospital.

Has received the Patients’ Choice and Most Compassionate Doctor Awards for several consecutive years. Their warm bedside manner and expertise in diagnosing and treating patients have earned him lasting loyalty from those under his care.

Rotation Description

Your rotation in Internal Medicine w/Addiction 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
and

Comprehensive patient assessments
Detoxification management
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Behavioral therapy integration
Urine toxicology screening
Relapse prevention planning

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.

Mo 9AM - 5:00PM
Tu 9AM - 5:00PM
We 9AM - 5:00PM
Th 9AM - 5:00PM
Fr 9AM - 5:00PM
Sa Closed
Su Closed