FAMILY PRACTICE, (FP-3) HANDS-ON CLINIC, COMMUNITY MUNSTER HOSPITAL, INDIANA

City

Munster

State

Indiana

Duration

4 weeks

LOR Type

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

Rotation Type

Hands-on Clinic/Outpatient

Specialty

FAMILY MEDICINE TEACHING ATTENDING

Physician Affiliations

Professor of Internal Medicine & Faculty @ Community Munster Hospital Medical Centre.

Rotation Fee

$1750

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) 3–4-minute walking distance from the medical clinic. ($650 for the double occupancy room and $1250 single occupancy room)

Description of the Rotation

  • Hospital rounds daily in the morning Monday to Friday followed by Outpatient clinic till 4.30 p.m.
  • If students are interested, they can do Saturday hours as well (Half a day – about 2-4 hours).
  • Times are subject to change per the attending; however, the attending physician is good at communicating the schedule, times, and expectations at the beginning of the rotations.
  • Students may also be required to attend didactics, lectures, and grand rounds.
  • 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

• 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.