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General Surgery (2) – Inpatient Hands-On Rotation

Community Hospital, Tomball | Houston, Texas

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

Hospital: Community Hospital, Tomball

City: Houston

State: Texas

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient Hands-on

Rotation Setting: 90% Inpatient + 10% Outpatient

Specialty: Vascular Surgery

  • Schedule & Capacity

OR Experience: Daily scheduled surgeries

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

Academic Activities: Surgery seminars, M&M conferences, didactics, lectures, grand rounds

Pre-Op & Bedside: Daily pre-operative preparation and patient evaluations

  • Educational Value

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

Physician Affiliation: Vascular Surgery & Faculty at Community Hospital

Residency Program: Yes at the Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

Visa Invitation Letter: FREE, included in fees

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1,900

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees, Visa Invitation Letter

Accommodation: Not specified – contact for details

  • Physician Affiliations

Vascular Surgery & Faculty at Community Hospital, Tomball, Houston, Texas.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • 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.
  • Letter of Recommendation

At the end of the 4-week rotation, eligible 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

$1,900

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation (Single)

Contact for details

Not specified – inquire upon application

Estimated Total

$1,900 + accommodation

Contact for accommodation details

  • 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 Hospital.

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

Visa Invitation Letter: FREE, included in fees above.

  • 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).
  • Vascular Surgery Focus

Procedural Exposure: Observe vascular surgical procedures, central line insertions, and bedside interventions.

Academic Activities: Surgery seminars, M&M conferences, didactics, lectures, grand rounds.

Clinical Team: Work closely with Chief of Surgery, residents, and nursing staff.

Visa Support: FREE Visa Invitation Letter included.

Begin Application Process

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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.