Internal Medicine/Rheumatology Inpatient/Outpatient Rotation in Houston, Texas
Attending Introduction
Board Certified Rheumatologist with over 25 years of experience. Completed residency at Mount Sinai in New York, followed by a fellowship in echocardiography at Methodist DeBakey in Houston. Later pursued a second fellowship in rheumatology at LSU Shreveport. Affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and has hosted rotations for FMG Portal students and graduates for more than 12 years.
You will be able to have hands-on experience in the outpatient setting, including interacting with patients, taking medical histories, performing basic physical exams and observing diagnosis and treatment conditions. This rotation can also be scheduled as a telemedicine rotation.
Rotation Description
During your Rheumatology clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will learn about the diagnosis, management, and treatment of rheumatic diseases, which encompass a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system and other organ systems.
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Clinical Evaluation:
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Conducting comprehensive patient histories to elicit symptoms related to rheumatic diseases, including joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and systemic symptoms.
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Performing focused physical examinations to assess joint function, range of motion, swelling, and signs of inflammation.
Diagnostic Skills:
Interpreting laboratory tests, including inflammatory markers (e.g., CRP, ESR), autoimmune serologies (e.g., ANA, RF), and specific biomarkers for rheumatic diseases (e.g., anti-CCP antibodies).
Disease Management:
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Developing differential diagnoses for common rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, gout, and others.
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Formulating treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines, which may include pharmacological interventions (e.g., NSAIDs, DMARDs, biologics), physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
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Monitoring disease activity, treatment response, and potential side effects of medications through regular follow-up visits and laboratory testing.
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.
