Internal Medicine & Family Medicine Hands-On Outpatient Rotation in Herndon, Virginia
Attending Introduction
From your attending: Harvard-trained physician-scientist, inventor, author, with research publications in the mechanisms of gene controls and several patents on human and veterinary medicines and devices.
My professional accomplishments include over 41 years of experience spanning the fields of science, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceuticals, a 9-year Directorship of a Hospice caring for dying patients, and a 4-year Chairmanship of a 225-bed hospital.
My contributions have been recognized worldwide by organizations such as Marquis Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in TOP Doctors of America.
LOR’s for my students have a very high rate of acceptance by program directors and I am recognized globally as a TOP Doctor.
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.
Professional Development:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Specialty Consultations:Gaining exposure to various internal medicine subspecialties through consultations and referrals, enhancing understanding of when and how to involve specialists.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Patient Appointments:
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
*Rotation takes place in 2 clinics. Exact addresses provided once signed up.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
*Personal transportation required
