Internal Medicine/Occupational Medicine Hands-On Outpatient Rotation in Saint Louis, Missouri
Attending Introduction
Healthcare professional since 2000 and board-certified medical doctor in Saint Louis, Missouri. With over two decades of experience, they now focus on occupational medicine, specializing in workers’ compensation, employee injury management, DOT exams, and OSHA-related risk reduction.
Their unique background allows them to bridge musculoskeletal expertise with regulatory and clinical demands in the workplace. Students rotating under their supervision will gain valuable exposure to occupational medicine, learning about injury evaluation, return-to-work strategies, and the intersection of clinical care and workforce health. This rotation provides a practical and insightful experience into an essential yet often overlooked area of medicine.
Rotation Description
Your rotation in Internal Medicine – Occupational 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.
access management.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Venipuncture
IV Line Placement
Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs)
EKG
Basic Suturing and Wound Care
Removing Sutures/Staples
Administering Injections (e.g., tetanus, vaccinations, trigger point injections)
Urinalysis and Drug Screening
Joint Aspiration and Injection
Rectal Exam and Hemoccult Test
Cryotherapy
Audiometry
Pre-employment and DOT physical components
Post-injury assessments (e.g., range of motion, functional evaluations)
Diabetic Foot Exam
Basic Ultrasound Techniques
Patient Appointments
Conducting initial and follow-up evaluations for work-related injuries
Performing post-offer/pre-employment exams and return-to-work evaluations
Managing acute and chronic conditions that affect employability
Monitoring treatment progress and functional capacity
Administrative Duties
Completing patient charts, incident reports, and return-to-work documentation
Coordinating referrals and follow-up care
Conducting Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) and disability assessments
Ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and workplace safety standards
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on the official clinic letterhead.
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.
