Perkins, Wiley DSchool of Medicine |
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9/2009 - Present | Associate Professor / Clinical | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
1995 | MD | Medicine | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas , TX |
1990 | Biotechnology | Texas A&M University College Station , TX |
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1989 | BS | Chemical Engineering (with Distinction) | University of Nebraska Lincoln , NE |
Residency | Internal Medicine | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas , TX |
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Internship | Internal Medicine | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas , TX |
Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
8/2014 - Present | Physical Exam Rounds | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 5 students |
Teach physical exam skills to 3rd year medical students on hospitalized patients. Typically 4-6 students, one to two times per month. | |||
7/2012 - Present | Clin Preceptorship Internal Medi | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
In this elective, students join a clinical faculty member practicing general internal medicine in the local community. Activities include hospital rounds, office visits, hospital committee meetings, and an introduction to practice management. The student is required to prepare a written critique at the end of the elective. I typically have up to two students per year in this elective. | |||
7/2012 - Present | Clinical Skills | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
Using standardized and real patients, students learn medical history taking and physical examination techniques. In addition, through didactic sessions, simulations, small group sessions and labs, students master the knowledge, communication skills, professional, and interpersonal skills necessary for fostering positive doctor-patient relationships. 2 hours is spent with each student, 5 times per year. | |||
7/2010 - Present | Internal Medicine Intership Readiness Elective | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 12 students |
For the 4th Year Medical Student Internal Medicine Bootcamp, I deliver annually a didactic lecture to 12 4th year medical students on diagnostic tests for pulmonary embolism and syncope. During 2013, 2014, and 2015, these lectures were given twice annually. These lectures were also combined with 4th Year Medical Student Surgery Bootcamp. | |||
7/2007 - Present | Special Topic | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
Medicine consult attending. Approximately 2-4 months per year. Supervise and teach 2 3rd year internal medicine residents each month in medical consultation. Also reviewed a curriculum of topics. | |||
7/2002 - Present | Individual Instruction | University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio | |
7/2002 - Present | Individual Instruction | University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio | |
7/2002 - Present | Internal Medicine Morning Report | University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio | 20 students |
I attend the morning report an average of 1 time per month. I help facilitate discussion of the approach to the differential diagnosis and management of the clinical case that is being presented. | |||
7/2002 - Present | Medicine Clerkship | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
University Hospital Ward Attending for 4-8 months out of the year. 40+ hours contact per week, 5 hours per week of preparation time. Direct supervision and teaching of 1 resident, 2 interns, 2-3 students each month. | |||
7/2002 - Present | General Medicine Ward/Subinternship UH/VA | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
4-8 ward months per year I supervise one medical student during their subinternship (functioning as an intern). I often assisted these students with applying for internal medicine residency programs. |