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Family Medicine (2) Inpatient & Outpatient Rotation

St. Bernard Hospital & Insight Hospital Medical Center | Chicago, Illinois

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

Hospitals: Insight hospital + St Bernard hospital

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type:Outpatient ( pre-dominantly )

Specialty: Family Practice

  • Schedule & Capacity

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hospital Rounds: Depending on attending physician’s schedule

Outpatient Clinics: Daily, integrated with hospital rounds

Weekend Option: Optional Saturday hours available

Total Clinical Time: Approximately 6 hours per day

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead. Given by the Chairman of Family Medicine & Family Practice Associate Program Director at insight hospitals. Based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: Chairman of Family Medicine & Teaching Faculty Attending Physician, and Associate Program Director, Insight Hospital Medical Center.

Residency Program: Yes at the affiliated Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1,900

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

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

Accommodation Distance: 3-5 minute walk from hospital

  • Physician Affiliations & Residency Program

Chairman of Family Medicine & Teaching Faculty Attending Physician at St. Bernard Hospital.

Associate Program Director of Family Practice at Insight Hospital Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Affiliated Institutions: St. Bernard Hospital and Insight Hospital Medical Center.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Clinical Rotation Overview – St. Bernard Hospital & Insight Hos
  • Diverse Clinical Exposure

Insight Hospital Medical Center and St. Bernard Hospital serve a highly diverse patient population, including Caucasian, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Indigenous, and inner-city communities. Students gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical pathologies, advanced diagnostics, and state-of-the-art treatment approaches, providing a rich and comprehensive USCE experience.

  • Daily Schedule
  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Hospital rounds (depending on attending physician’s schedule – attending will decide which day and time for rounds).
  • Outpatient clinic hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM.
  • Daily patient follow-up in both hospital and clinic settings.
  • Clinical Responsibilities

Students will perform:

  • Detailed histories and physical examinations
  • Lab reviews and diagnostic workups
  • Assessment and management planning
  • Case discussions with residents and attending physicians
  • Collaborative Learning Environment
  • Rotating students will work closely with Residents, Fellows, and the Attending Physician, ensuring a collaborative clinical learning environment.
  • Optional weekend hours – students may choose to participate in Saturday hours.
  • All timings are subject to change based on the attending physician’s schedule.
  • Combined hospital rounds + outpatient clinics total approximately 6 hours per day.
  • Academic Expectations

Students may be required to attend: Didactic sessions, Lectures, Grand rounds.

  • Clinical Responsibilities & Learning

As part of the medical team, students will:

  • Interact with diverse patient populations
  • Perform comprehensive history taking and physical examinations
  • Review labs, imaging, and EMR documentation
  • Formulate differential diagnoses
  • Create assessment and treatment plans under direct supervision
  • Follow up on all assigned patients daily
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Letter of Recommendation / SLOE

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. Given by the Chairman of Family Medicine & Family Practice Associate Program Director. LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$1,900

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

$2,750 - $3,150

Rotation + Accommodation

  • Accommodation options are available both on double occupancy and single occupancy within 3 to 5 minute walking distance from the hospital. Accommodation can also be arranged upon request. 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 (Insight Hospital Medical Center).

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

Affiliated with: St. Bernard Hospital & Insight Hospital Medical Center.

Teaching Faculty: Chairman of Family Medicine & Associate Program Director.

  • 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).
  • Diverse Clinical Exposure

Patient Population: Caucasian, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Indigenous, and inner-city communities.

Clinical Experience: Wide variety of pathologies, advanced diagnostics, and state-of-the-art treatments.

Academic Activities: Didactics, lectures, grand rounds.

EMR Access: Full access for documentation and notes.

Begin Application Process

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

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This rotation is designed for medical graduates and IMGs seeking hands-on US clinical experience in Family Medicine, working with residency program faculty and diverse patient populations.