About the Program
US Medical Extern is a structured outpatient family medicine externship at Bridgeport Family Medicine designed to give participants real American clinical experience.
What we do
We provide a hands-on outpatient family medicine externship at Bridgeport Family Medicine. The program gives participants exposure to real-world American clinical workflows, patient care, medical documentation, physical exams, EMR use, and family medicine best practices.
Who it's for
International medical graduates, MD students, APRN students, and PA students who want to strengthen clinical knowledge, improve communication, understand U.S. healthcare delivery, and build practical outpatient medicine experience.
Practical Exposure
Real outpatient workflows, not shadow-only observation.
Mentorship
Direct guidance from an experienced board-certified preceptor.
Career Growth
Documentation, EMR, and clinical skills that strengthen residency applications.
Meet the Preceptor
Dr. Awais Malik, MD
Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician
- 15+ years of practice and teaching experience
- Outpatient primary care & urgent care
Dr. Malik provides guidance throughout the rotation, helping participants build clinical reasoning, examination technique, and professional confidence.