CARDIOLOGY/ICU/IM (CARDIO – 3): HOSPITAL-BASED ROTATION; INPATIENT - COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TOMBALL, HOUSTON

City

Tomball

State

Houston

Duration

4 weeks

LOR Type

Hospital letterhead
LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

Rotation Type

In-Patient

Rotation Setting

Inpatient 65% + Outpatient 35%

Specialty

CARDIOLOGY

Physician Affiliations

CARDIOLOGY ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AND FACULTY.

Rotation Fee

$1650

Application Fee

Included in above.

Malpractice Fees

Included in above.

HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Included in above.

Does the Hospital have a Residency

Yes at the affiliated University.

Is the Hospital FMG-friendly

Yes, there are residents and Fellows.

Accommodation

(Reasonable) 5-10 minutes walking distance from the Hospital ($550 for the double occupancy room and $800 single occupancy room)

Description of the Rotation

Hospital rounds in the morning 3-4 days a week at Tomball Community Hospital. Timings are roughly 9 a.m. to 2-3 p.m. depending on the in-hospital patient census. Rotating Students will interact with the residents from the residency program in managing the patients, interact with the nurses to facilitate the care of the patient, and interact with other faculties and subspecialties in the overall care of the patient.

You may also be asked to attend a cardiology clinic in the hospital or in the community in sessions of 2-3 hours a few times a week. The experience will be enriching. If students are interested, they can do Saturday hours as well. Times are subject to change as per the attending’s schedule. Patients may also spend time in the EKG/ HOLTER/ECHO room or the STRESS TEST room with the attending cardiologist.

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 an assessment and treatment plan for each patient under the attending physician’s supervision and guidance. The students will follow up on all patients under their care every day. They will also participate in discharge planning and execution.

This is a unique learning experience for medical graduates who are committed to becoming effective, successful residents. This clinical initiative is designed to prepare foreign medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment by providing them with hands-on clinical experience. You will have the experience as a clinical learner under the supervision of a teaching attending physician. At the end of your rotation, you may request a performance-based letter of recommendation on Hospital letterhead.

Requirements & Documents

PPD (within 12 months). Proof of Covid vaccine • Malpractice insurance included • Immunization records • USMLE Scores • Resume • Casual business attire or scrubs/Lab coat in hospital and clinics.

Payment Policy

Full payment is due 6 weeks before the rotation start date. 50% of the amount will be refunded if rotation is canceled before 4 weeks of the start date. No refunds within 4 weeks of the start date.