Internal Medicine & Family Medicine Hands-On Outpatient Rotation in Hawthorne, New Jersey

Location
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Specialty
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine & Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center
Clinical Exposure
Hands-On Outpatient
Price
$1700 / 4 Weeks

Attending Introduction

Board certified in Internal Medicine and with over 15 years of experience. Affiliated and completed residency at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center. The attending is motivated in helping foreign students and doctors on their quest to residency placement.

Students will question patients, take histories, discuss differentials, diagnostic tests, will be able to read the diagnostic results as well as participate in doing EKG, PFT, ABI and minor procedures like ear irrigation or incision & drainage. Students will be able to discuss the opportunity of going to morning rounds with me to rehabilitation centers. Patient load is about 20-50 patients per day.

Rotation Description

Your rotation in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine will provide you with hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of 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.
By the end of your Internal Medicine/Family 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 with attending’s faculty affiliation listed. 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 - 2:00PM
Th 9AM - 7:00PM
Fr 9AM - 2:00PM
Sa 8AM - 2:00PM
Su Closed