Description of the Rotation

Cardiology Hospital rounds on the floor in the ICU, and CCU daily.
MON to FRI: -
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students will rotate for 2 weeks at Jackson Park Hospital and for 2 weeks at St. Bernard Hospital. Students will be taking history and physicals on consulted cardiology patients and will do physical examinations, check the labs and EMR, form an Assessment & plan, and discuss with the Attending Physician. Subsequently, facilitate the treatment by discussing and getting out orders with the nurses on the floor. This is a fully 100% Hospital, Inpatient Rotation.

Students can round on SAT/SUN with the attending physician if they choose to, but it is not mandatory. Times are subject to change as per the cardiology attending’s schedule. Outpatient Hospital-based clinics 1-2 times a week for roughly 4 hours. Students may also be required to attend didactics, lectures, and grand rounds. The attending physicians will inform the students of the schedule at the beginning of the rotation. Teaching Sessions on Zoom will also be done by the Head of Cardiology. You will learn EKG assessments and observe ECHOs and STRESS TESTS as and when done.

This is a unique learning experience for medical graduates who are committed to becoming effective, successful residents. You will see an array of patients with various disorders and learn their Rx and Mx. The hospital and clinic initiatives are designed to prepare foreign medical graduates (IMGs) for the USCSE by providing them with hands-on clinical experience. You will learn the United States Health Care system under the supervision of a teaching attending physician. At the end of your 4-week rotation, the rotating student may request a performance-based letter of recommendation on Hospital letterhead. While participating as a member of the team, you will learn to interact with diverse patients and perform detailed history taking and physical examination, check labs and notes on the patient. Formulate a differential diagnosis and execute an Rx plan for each patient under the attending physician’s supervision and guidance. Students will also participate in discharge planning and execution.