I had the incredible opportunity to complete a clinical rotation at the Epic Heart and Vascular Institute under the guidance of Dr. Khan. This experience marked my first encounter with the intricacies of the U.S. healthcare system, and I must say that Dr. Khan played an instrumental role in making it a truly enlightening and […]
Hello! I’m Mikail Khanzada, a 4th Year MBBS student at Lahore Medical and Dental College. I got the opportunity to rotate with Dr Khan at the Epic Heart and Vascular Centre and HCA Houston Northwest in September 2023. I found out about the rotation through contacting previous externs and through their reviews decided to rotate […]
Reflecting on my recent externship at Epic Heart and Vascular Center under the guidance of Dr. Usman Khan, I have nothing but gratitude and admiration. As this was my first rotation, I was initially a bit intimidated and overwhelmed. However, on the very first day, Dr. Khan took the time to connect with each of […]
My rotation with Dr Usman Khan in February 2023 outpatient and inpatient settings was a phenomenal experience. Typical days included rounds and consults at Houston HCA, where I also observed various heart-related procedures like angiography and venous ablation. I played an active role on the Epic Heart and Vascular Center team, taking patient histories, doing […]
Working as a clinical extern introduced me to the US health system, its multidisciplinary clinical practice, evidence-based learning, patient counseling, and safety protocols. I learned EMR, honed my history taking and physical examination skills, formulated management plans for common cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, chronic heart failure, obstructive sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation. The experience enhanced […]