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Neurology Inpatient Hands-On Rotation

Jackson Park Hospital | Rosalind Franklin University Affiliated, Chicago, Illinois

4 Weeks
FMG-Friendly
LOR Included
Inpatient Hands-on
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  • Location & Details

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient, Hands-on with some observation

Rotation Setting: 90% Inpatient + 10% Outpatient

Specialty: Neurology

  • Schedule & Capacity

Inpatient Rounds: Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Weekend Requirement: 2 Saturdays/Sundays per month

Outpatient Clinics: 1–2 times per week (approx. 4 hours each)

Schedule Note: May change depending on attending physician

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chairman. Individualized LOR based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: Chief of Neurology and Sleep / EMG Lab (Affiliated with Rush University Hospital and Medical Center)

Residency Program: Yes at the affiliated Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1,750

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

Accommodation: $850 (double) – $1,250 (single)

Accommodation Distance: 3-5 minute walk from hospital

  • Physician Affiliations

Chief of Neurology and Sleep / EMG Lab (Affiliated with Rush University Hospital and Medical Center).

Affiliated Institution: Rosalind Franklin University Affiliated Jackson Park Hospital (JPH), Chicago, Illinois.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Inpatient Hospital Rounds
  • Daily inpatient rounds at JPH, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Students will also complete 2 Saturdays/Sundays per month.
  • Schedule may change depending on the attending physician.
  • Neurology & Diagnostic Lab Exposure

Students will rotate with the Chief of Neurology at the hospital and gain additional exposure to:

  • Sleep Lab
  • EMG (Electromyography) Lab
  • EEG (Electroencephalography) Lab
  • Outpatient Clinic Experience
  • Outpatient clinics held 1–2 times per week, approximately 4 hours each.
  • Attending physicians will provide schedules at the start of the rotation.
  • Interaction With Healthcare Teams

Rotating students will interact with:

  • Neurology and Internal Medicine residents
  • Nursing staff
  • Attending physicians
  • Other faculty and subspecialty teams
  • These interactions help students understand coordinated patient care.
  • Academic Responsibilities
Students may be expected to attend: Didactic sessions, Lectures, Grand Rounds.
  • Clinical Skills Development
During the rotation, students will:
  • Communicate with diverse patient populations
  • Take thorough medical histories
  • Perform neurological and general physical examinations
  • Review labs, imaging, and clinical notes
  • Formulate differential diagnoses
  • Develop and execute treatment (Rx) and management (Mx) plans under supervision
  • Follow up daily on assigned patients
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Learning Experience Overview

This rotation provides a unique hands-on Neurology clinical experience for medical graduates committed to becoming effective residents. Students will see a wide range of neurological disorders and learn their diagnosis, management, and treatment.

The program is designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment (USCSE) while learning the structure of the U.S. healthcare system.

  • Letter of Recommendation

At the completion of the 4-week rotation, students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation (LOR) on official hospital letterhead.

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chairman. Individualized LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$1,750

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation (Single)

$1,250

Private room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

Accommodation (Double)

$850

Shared room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

Estimated Total

$2,600 - $3,000

Rotation + Accommodation

  • Accommodation options are available both on double occupancy and single occupancy within 3 to 5 minute walking distance from the hospital. Once you have paid the rotation fee and accommodation fees, we will connect you to the landlord.
  • Requirements & Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents to: info@medicalstudentrotation.com

  • MMR
  • PPD (within the last 6 months)
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof
  • Full immunization records
  • Resume
  • Casual business attire, scrubs, or lab coat
  • Hospital & Residency Information

Does the Hospital have a Residency?
Yes at the affiliated Hospital.

Is the Hospital FMG-friendly?
Yes, there are residents and Fellows.

Affiliated with: Rosalind Franklin University and Rush University Hospital and Medical Center.

  • Payment & Refund Policy
  • You can book your rotation before 2 months of rotation start date by paying $350 deposit which will be counted towards your total rotation fees. If cancelled, it is nonrefundable.
  • ⁠Full rotation fee payment is due 2 months before the rotation start date.
  • You can also pay the entire rotation fee at the start without putting a deposit down.
  • ⁠50% if the total fees paid will be refunded if rotation is canceled before 4 weeks of the start date.
  • No refunds after that (within 4 weeks of start date).
  • Neurology Lab Exposure

Sleep Lab: Observe and learn about sleep disorder diagnostics.

EMG Lab: Hands-on exposure to electromyography procedures.

EEG Lab: Learn electroencephalography interpretation and application.

Chief of Neurology: Direct mentorship from the department chief.

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Ensure you have all required documents ready. Submit documents to info@medicalstudentrotation.com

© 2024 Neurology Inpatient Rotation | Jackson Park Hospital | Rosalind Franklin University Affiliated, Chicago, Illinois

This rotation is designed for medical graduates and IMGs seeking hands-on US clinical experience in Neurology, including inpatient rounds, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic lab exposure.