CARDIOLOGY/ICU/IM (CARDIO – 4): TELE-ROTATION IN CARDIOLOGY - HOSPITAL-BASED; INPATIENT VIRTUAL ROUNDING WITH THE PHYSICIAN AND FULL, ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY & MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL AFFILIATED - PARK HOSPITAL + ST. BERNARD HOSPITAL, CHICAGO

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

Duration

4 weeks

LOR Type

Hospital letterhead, chairman of Cardiology Department.
INDIVIDUALIZED LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

Rotation Type

In-Patient and Hands-on

Rotation Setting

Inpatient 90% + Outpatient 10%

Specialty

CARDIOLOGY/ ICU (AFFILIATED WITH ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY & CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL)

Physician Affiliations

Head of Cardiology Department & Teaching Faculty at JPH Hospital Medical Centre & St. Bernard Hospital and Medical Centre.

Rotation Fee

$1350

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 Hospital.

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

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.

Requirements & Documents

• MMR • PPD (within 6 months) • Proof of Covid vaccine • Malpractice insurance included • Immunization records 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.