Internal Medicine w/Geriatrics Hands-On Outpatient Rotation in Oakhurst, New Jersey
Attending Introduction
Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Crimean Medical School of Georgievsky. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine in 2007, followed by a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine in 2008 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, NJ. With more than 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing care for adults and the elderly.
Rotation Description
Your rotation in Internal Medicine/Geriatrics with FMG Portal will provide you with hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of adult and elderly population 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
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- Medication Review
- Cognitive Testing
- Management of Chronic Diseases
- Pain Management
- Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Discussions
- Incontinence Management
- Skin Care and Wound Management
- Mobility and Rehabilitation Services
- Nutrition and Hydration Management
- Management of Frailty and Sarcopenia
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Mental Health Evaluations
- Care Coordination
Patient Appointments:
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.
Administrative Duties:
Completing patient charts and managing referrals and follow-ups.
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.
*Rotation is a minimum of 20hrs/week.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.
