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Internal Medicine / ICU / Infectious Disease Rotation

Jackson Park Hospital | Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University & Mount Sinai Hospital, 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

Rotation Setting: 100% Inpatient

Specialty: Internal Medicine (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin & Mount Sinai Universities)

  • Schedule & Capacity

Inpatient Rounds: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (may vary)

Rounds conducted in: ICU, Critical Care, Intermediate Care, Internal Medicine Floors

Weekend Option: Saturday/Sunday hours available

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

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chairman of Infectious Disease. Based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: IIM/ Chairman of Infectious Diseases, Chief of the Service. Excellent teacher.

Residency Program: Yes at the affiliated University

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

IM/ Chairman of Infectious Diseases, Chief of the Service. Excellent teacher with extensive experience in infectious disease management and critical care.

Affiliated Institutions: Jackson Park Hospital (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University & Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois).

  • Description of the Rotation
  • In-Patient Hospital Rounds
  • Daily morning rounds, Monday to Friday, 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, and Internal Medicine Floors.
  • Students may also opt for Saturday/Sunday hours for additional exposure.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 4-week rotation, students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation (LOR) on official hospital letterhead.

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chairman of Infectious Disease. 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 University.

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

Affiliated with: Rosalind Franklin University & Mount Sinai Hospital.

  • Payment & Refund Policy
  • Full payment is due 6 weeks before the rotation start date.
  • You can also pay the entire rotation fee at the start without putting a deposit down.
  • 50% of the amount will be refunded if rotation is canceled before 4 weeks of the start date.
  • No refunds after that (within 4 weeks of start date).
  • Additional Opportunities

Weekend hours: Students may opt for Saturday/Sunday hours for enhanced clinical exposure.

Procedural exposure: Opportunity to observe and assist in advanced critical care procedures including bronchoscopies, intubations, chest tube placement, paracentesis, and code management.

Infectious Disease Focus: Work directly with the Chairman of Infectious Disease, gaining specialized knowledge in ID management.

Begin Application Process

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

Requirements & Policies

What you need to know before applying

Submit all documents to ✉ info@medicalstudentrotation.com

Required documents

Submit before rotation start

  • ✓ MMR & Hepatitis vaccination records
  • ✓ PPD (within last 6 months), Quantiferon, or IGRA
  • ✓ COVID-19 vaccination proof
  • ✓ Full immunization records
  • ✓ Resume / CV
  • ✓ Copy of passport and visa

Hospital & affiliation

Jackson Park Hospital

Hospital Park Hospital (Jackson Park Hospital)
Affiliation Rosalind Franklin University & Chicago Medical School
Setting Inpatient, hands-on
Experience Fully engaging with OR experience
Dress code Casual business attire, scrubs, or lab coat

Payment & refund policy

Rotation fee and deposit structure

Deposit to secure spot

$350

Credited toward total fee · non-refundable if cancelled

Full payment deadline

2 months before start

Or pay the full fee upfront — no deposit needed

  • Book your rotation up to 2 months before the start date by paying the $350 deposit, which counts toward your total fee.
  • Full rotation fee is due 2 months before the rotation start date. You may also pay the entire fee upfront without a deposit.
  • 50% refund available if the rotation is cancelled more than 4 weeks before the start date.
  • No refund for cancellations within 4 weeks of the start date.