Dietetic Interns Training Objectives

First Day Information
The intern should contact us at least 2 days prior to starting the rotation to review the intern's career goals, days off during the rotation, and other considerations.
Expectations
The intern will be expected to directly participate in attending clinics through H&Ps, oral presentations and case discussion, and documentation.

Goals and Objectives
OVERALL EDUCATIONAL GOAL:
The purpose of the elective is to introduce the interns to the field of food allergy & intolerance. Interns will learn to recognize and manage a broad array of food associated allergy and gastrointestinal disorders.
OBJECTIVES:
Demonstrate competence in the recognition and basic management of:

• Atopic dermatitis with food as trigger
• Eosinophilic esophagitis and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
• Food allergies
• Food intolerance
• Irritable bowel syndrome

Describe indications for the following studies as well as the basics of interpreting them:

• Skin prick testing
• Serum IgE testing
• Oral food challenges
• Hydrogen breath testing

Understand the basic pharmacology and dietary therapy:

• Antihistamines
• Epinephrine
• Empirical elimination diet
• Low FODMAP diet
  

EVALUATION:
Intern performance is evaluated by direct faculty assessment during clinical activities including oral presentations, written notes, evidence of outside reading, and professionalism. Punctuality is very important at BFAC. An evaluation is completed at the end of the rotation by Dr. Leung and will be sent back to your program. Intern will be evaluated by staff and patients at BFAC as well.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES OF THE ROTATION:
The principle learning activity of interns involves the assessment of patients in outpatient food allergy and intolerance clinic. Residents will participate in attending clinics on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday. Saturday is optional and per directives from your program.
First Day Information
Leung J, Crowe SE: Food allergy and food intolerance. In: Nutritional Care of the Patient with Gastrointestinal Disease. Buckman A (Ed), Taylor & Francis Group LLC, Boca Raton, FL, 2015: 63-88 Relevant uptodate.com chapters

International MD Elective

Overview
Our goal is to help international medical graduates ease the transition into a U.S. graduate medical education training program and to enhance their competitiveness by offering intensive 3 months of clinical training. Our international medical graduates have the opportunity to learn alongside US medical students, residents, fellows and faculty before applying to graduate medical education programs.
Target Audience

• International medical graduates who wish to become acculturated into the U.S. medical system in order to enhance competitiveness for a U.S. graduate medical education training program.
• Physicians who wish to return to active clinical medicine after an extended leave.
• Physicians who wish to enhance their focus or area of interest and need a primary medical update.
• Physicians who wish to enhance their clinical skills

Goals and Objectives

OVERALL EDUCATIONAL GOAL:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the international scholars to US healthcare system
OBJECTIVES:

• Become proficient in using electronic medical records.
• Have an opportunity to attend grand rounds and conferences in Boston.
• Be familiar with medical terminology and medications used in the US.
• Understand how insurance and billing work in the US.
• Learn how to do effective literature search with various databases, e.g. UpToDate, PubMed etc.
• Get a broad overview of clinical trials and research.

EVALUATION:
Participant’s performance is evaluated by direct faculty assessment during clinical activities, including oral presentations, written notes, evidence of outside reading, and professionalism. Punctuality is very important at BFAC. At the end of the course, we write a final letter stating your accomplishments. Often, trainees taking our course have this letter sent to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).How to apply We offer limited training positions for international medical graduates every year. Only very competitive candidates are encouraged to apply. We do not usually offer position to candidates with a Step 1 score lower than 250 or who cannot commit at least 3 months for the training. You are encouraged to apply if you meet the following criteria: Graduated from medical school within the past 5 years.

Must be fluent in the English language to ensure proper communication with patients.

Step 1 score high than 250.

Must be able to obtain a valid B-1 visa.

Willing to commit for 3 months.
We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to our coordinator (admin@bfac.org) more than two months before your intended start date:

Completed Application Form

Curriculum Vitae

Latest medical school transcript

USMLE Step 1 report

Vaccination records: Positive titer serology for Measles, Rubella, and Hepatitis B, and negative PPD

Health Insurance Policy

Copy of biographic page of passport and visa (passport must be valid beyond six months)

Pre-med Gap Year Opportunities

If you are a pre-med college graduate with good academic standing and is taking a gap year to gain clinical experience, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. Previous trainees have been accepted to very competitive medical schools.

The clinical assistant program is a unique opportunity for pre-med students to get a first-hand experience of working directly with patients. This program is developed specifically to prepare pre-med students who are pursuing a medical career. The roles in this position will include tasks of a medical assistant, scribe, patient care coordination and medical record management. In these roles, you can expect first hand clinical exposure to a vast array of GI and allergic/immunological conditions and begin to develop an understanding of their medical management.

This direct patient contact will help to develop appropriate skills for communication in patient education and involvement in the coordination of their care. Upon completion of this training program, one can expect to have developed a better sense of professionalism in medicine, strong work ethics, improved skills in effective communication, and an appreciation for the patient/physician relationship.

From an educational standpoint you should expect to be charged with reading, research projects, case discussions/presentations and regular weekly staff meetings. You will also have the benefit of direct mentorship from Dr. Leung, who is the only dual board certified gastroenterologist and allergist in the States, with whom you will work very closely each day. Structured training will be provided. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for anyone embarking on a medical career.