Attending Introduction
Completed internal medicine residency at George Washington University. Over the past 16 years, she has honed her expertise in internal medicine as a hospitalist in various facilities and through private practice. Deeply committed to education, particularly for medical students and currently serves as an assistant clinical professor at George Washington University School of Medicine.
Recognized as the Top Community Preceptor in Internal Medicine by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine for five consecutive years, from 2009 to 2014.
Rotation Description
Your rotation in Internal 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.
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.
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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.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
