INTERNAL MEDICINE (IM 7) – THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ADVENTIST GLEN OAKS HOSPITAL, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS.

HOSPITAL-BASED; INPATIENT AT HOSPITAL WITH RESIDENCY PROGRAM.

City

Glendale Heights

State

Illinois

Duration

4 weeks

LOR Type

Hospital letterhead, Chief of Medical Service, Director of Stroke Unit & Chairman of Neurology. INDIVIDUALIZED LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance. LOR CAN BE EITHER GIVEN FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE; NEUROLOGY OR BOTH . (Extra LOR will have an extra $500 payment)

Rotation Type

In-Patient Hands-on

Rotation Setting

Hospital & Inpatient 100%

Specialty

INTERNAL MEDICINE (AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO)

Physician Affiliations

PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE & CHIEF OF MEDICAL SERVICES, DIRECTOR OF STROKE UNIT, AND CHAIRMAN OF NEUROLOGY @ the University of Chicago Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital.

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

Fair Price Range $750-$1250

Description of the Rotation

1. Hospital rounds in the morning daily at Glen Oaks Hospital.
2. Timings roughly Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3. If students are interested, they can do Saturday hours as well. Times are subject to change as per the attending’s schedule.
4. 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.
5. The students will follow up on all patients under their care every day.
6. 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.
7. They will also participate in discharge planning and execution.
8. INTERNAL MEDICINE AND NEUROLOGY CASES in ICU, STROKE UNIT, INTERMEDIATE CARE/ STEP DOWN, and MEDICAL FLOORS.

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 Resume • Casual business attire or scrubs/Lab coat in hospitals 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.