In-Patient Hospital Rounds

• Daily morning rounds.
• Timings (Mon–Fri): 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (may vary depending on the attending physician).
• Rounds mainly take place in:
• ICU
• Critical Care
• Intermediate Care
• Internal Medicine Floors
• Students may also opt for Saturday/Sunday hours.
• Timings may change based on attending schedules.

Outpatient Clinic Experience

• Outpatient clinics are held 1–2 times per week, each lasting around 4 hours.

Procedures Students Will Observe

Students will have exposure to various bedside procedures, including:

• Endotracheal Intubations
• Intercostal Drains
• Paracentesis
• Bedside Hemodiafiltration
• Fiber-optic Bronchoscopies
• Intubations
• CPR and Code Management
• Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)

Interaction With Healthcare Teams

Rotating students will interact with:

• Internal Medicine residents
• Nursing staff
• Attending physicians
• Faculty and subspecialty teams

They will actively participate in patient management and care coordination.

Academic & Clinical Responsibilities

Students may need to attend:

• Didactics
• Lectures
• Grand Rounds

While working as part of the clinical team, students will:

• Take detailed patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Review labs and clinical notes
• Formulate differential diagnoses
• Develop assessment and treatment plans (under supervision)
• Follow up on assigned patients daily
• Assist in discharge planning and documentation

Learning Experience Overview

This rotation provides a unique, hands-on clinical learning opportunity for medical graduates dedicated to becoming strong, effective residents. It is specifically designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment. Students function as clinical learners under the supervision of a teaching attending physician.

Letter of Recommendation

At the end of the rotation, students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation (LOR) on official Hospital letterhead.