Operating Room Exposure

• Students will attend daily scheduled surgeries in the hospital OR
• Work closely with the Chief of Surgery on a daily basis
• Observe and learn various surgical procedures performed at the center

Pre-Operative & Bedside Experience

• Perform daily pre-operative preparation and patient evaluations on the hospital floor
• Observe bedside procedures, including central line insertions

Outpatient Clinic Experience

• Attend outpatient clinics 1–2 times per week
• Each clinic session is approximately 4 hours

Academic & Educational Activities

Students may be required to attend:

• Surgery seminars
• Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences
• Didactics
• Lectures
• Grand rounds

Clinical Responsibilities

As an active member of the clinical team, students will:

• Interact with diverse patient populations
• Perform detailed history taking and physical examinations
• Review laboratory results and patient notes
• Formulate differential diagnoses
• Develop assessment and treatment plans under attending supervision
• Follow up on all assigned patients daily
• Participate in discharge planning and execution

Training & Learning Objectives

• Designed to prepare International Medical Graduates (IMGs) for the U.S. clinical environment
• Provides hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of a teaching attending physician
• Offers real-world exposure to U.S. hospital workflows and patient care standards

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

• At the end of the rotation, eligible students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation
• Issued on official hospital letterhead

Program Outcome

This rotation delivers a unique and comprehensive clinical learning experience for medical graduates who are dedicated to becoming effective and successful medical residents.