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Internal Medicine / Nephrology (7) – Inpatient Rotation

University of Chicago Medical Centre, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital | Glendale Heights, Illinois

4 Weeks
FMG-Friendly
LOR Included
100% Inpatient Hands-on
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  • Location & Details

Hospital: University of Chicago Medical Centre, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital

City: Glendale Heights

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient

Rotation Setting: 100% Observation

Specialty: Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Affiliated with the University of Chicago)

  • Schedule & Capacity

Hospital Rounds: Monday – Friday, approx. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (morning or afternoon depending on attending)

Saturday Option: Optional Saturday participation for interested students

Clinical Components: Hospital Rounds + Clinic Experience with full EMR access, privilagein the clinic.

Additional: Weekly Elder Care rounds, Dialysis center rounds

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead. Based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: IM and Nephrology Faculty @ the University of Chicago Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital.

Residency Program: Yes at the affiliated University

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1,800

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

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

Accommodation Distance: 3-5 minute walk from hospital

  • Physician Affiliations

IM and Nephrology Faculty at the University of Chicago Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital.

Affiliated Institution: University of Chicago Medical Centre, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital, Glendale Heights, Illinois.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Hospital Rounds
  • Daily rounds in the morning or afternoon, depending on the attending’s schedule.
  • Monday to Friday: Approximately 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Optional Saturday participation for interested students.
  • Timings may vary based on the attending physician.
  • Rounds include in-patients on the medical floors and ICU patients with Internal Medicine conditions.
  • Clinical Responsibilities
  • Hospital Rounds + Clinic Experience with full EMR access.
  • Hands-on training throughout the rotation.
  • Weekly Nursing Home/Elder Care rounds as part of the rotation schedule.
  • Academic and Clinical Responsibilities
  • Attend didactics, lectures, and grand rounds as required.
  • Engage with diverse patients as an active member of the healthcare team.
  • Perform detailed history taking and physical examinations.
  • Review labs, imaging, and clinical documentation.
  • Formulate differential diagnoses and create assessment and treatment plans under attending supervision.
  • Follow up daily on assigned patients.
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution.
  • Overall Experience

This rotation provides a unique and immersive learning opportunity for medical graduates committed to becoming successful residents. It is specifically tailored for international medical graduates (IMGs) to gain hands-on exposure to the U.S. clinical environment under the supervision of a teaching attending physician.

  • 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. LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$1,800

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

  • 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 provide the following documents to: info@medicalstudentrotation.com (star is mandatory others are optional)

  • MMR / Hepatofes *
  • PPD (within the last 12 months) *
  • Physical exam (within 12 months) *
  • Proof of Covid vaccine *
  • USMLE Scores
  • Resume
  • 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: University of Chicago.

  • 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).
  • Nephrology Focus

Clinical Areas: Internal Medicine, Nephrology, ICU, Medical Floors.

EMR Access: Full hands-on EMR access with note-writing privileges.

Nursing Home: Weekly Nursing Home/Elder Care rounds.

Academic Activities: Didactics, lectures, grand rounds.

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.