Cardiology rotation Overview

Daily Hospital Rounds

• Morning rounds Monday to Friday, approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Includes:
• Jackson Park Hospital rounds almost daily
• 1–2 outpatient clinics per week
• Oncology Center rounds at Insight Hospital Medical Center
• Optional Saturday hours available for interested students

Weekly Schedule

• Monday:
  Rounds at Insight Hospital Cardiology rotation Center, Jackson Park Hospital, or Clinic
  Timing: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday:
  Rounds at Insight Hospital Cardiology rotation Center, Jackson Park Hospital, or Clinic
  Timing: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday:
  Hospital rounds at Jackson Park Hospital and/or Clinic
  Timing: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Thursday:
  Rounds at Jackson Park Hospital and/or Clinic
  Timing: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Friday:
  Hospital rounds at Insight or Jackson Park Hospital and/or Clinic
  Timing: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Note: All timings are subject to change based on the attending physician’s schedule.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinics 1–2 times weekly (approx. 4 hours each)
• Students may also evaluate Internal Medicine patients when requested
• Close interaction with:
• Residents
• Residency program staff & faculty
• Nursing staff
• Participate in patient management discussions and care coordination

Special Learning Opportunities

• Observation of chemotherapy infusions at the Infusion Center at Insight Hospital Medical Center
• Exposure to diverse hematologic and oncologic conditions and their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches

Academic Requirements

Students may be required to attend:

• Didactics
• Lectures
• Grand rounds

Clinical Skills Development

Throughout the rotation, students will:

• • Interact with diverse patient populations
  • Perform detailed histories and physical examinations
  • Review labs, imaging, and EMR notes
  • Formulate differential diagnoses
  • Create assessment and treatment plans under attending supervision
  • Follow up on all assigned patients daily
  • Participate in discharge planning and patient care coordination
  • Evaluation of EKGs, ECHO, Evaluation and management stress test

Program Outcomes

This rotation provides a valuable and comprehensive learning experience for medical graduates aiming to become strong residents.
It is specifically crafted to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the U.S. clinical environment through hands-on experience. At the end of the rotation, students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation (LOR) on official hospital letterhead.