Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology Hands-On Outpatient Rotation in Brooklyn, New York
Attending Introduction
Your attending bridges communication and cultural gaps to provide effective, compassionate care in a community affected by numerous stomach, liver, and intestinal conditions, including cancer. He adopts a dedicated, proactive approach to his patients’ health and well-being.
Completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center, followed by a clinical transplant hepatology fellowship at New York University Langone Medical Center, where he was chosen as Chief Fellow during his gastroenterology training. He holds board certifications in Obesity Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology and is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Gastroenterology.
Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has authored numerous articles in clinical journals and has presented at various conferences.
Rotation Description
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 Assessment: Taking comprehensive patient histories focused on gastrointestinal symptoms, performing targeted physical examinations, and understanding the relevance of findings.
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Diagnostic Techniques: Learning to order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood tests, stool studies, imaging (e.g., abdominal ultrasound, CT scans), and endoscopic procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, upper endoscopy).
Common Conditions:
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Gastrointestinal Disorders: Managing conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), peptic ulcer disease, and liver diseases (e.g., hepatitis, cirrhosis).
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Functional and Structural Abnormalities: Identifying and treating motility disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, and malignancies.
Treatment and Management:
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Pharmacological Therapy: Learning about medications used in GI practice, including proton pump inhibitors, antacids, antiemetics, antispasmodics, and immunosuppressants.
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Non-Pharmacological Approaches: Understanding dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and other non-pharmacological interventions to manage GI conditions.
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Long-term Management: Developing skills for managing chronic GI diseases, including follow-up care and monitoring for complications.
Procedural Skills:
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Endoscopic Procedures: Observing and sometimes assisting in procedures like esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy to understand their indications, techniques, and findings.
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Biopsy and Pathology: Understanding when and how to take biopsies during endoscopic procedures and interpreting pathology reports.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Patient Appointments:
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.
*Three addresses in this rotation include: Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan
