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General Surgery Inpatient Hands-On Rotation

Jackson Park Hospital | Rosalind Franklin University and Chicago Medical School Affiliated, 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: 90% Inpatient + 10% Outpatient

Specialty: General Surgery (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University & Mount Sinai Hospital)

  • Schedule & Capacity

OR Experience: Attend all scheduled surgeries

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

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

Interaction: Daily close interaction with Chief of Surgery

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chairman of the Surgery Department. Based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: Chief of Surgery and Chairman Surgical Services & Faculty at JPH Hospital Medical Centre

Residency Program: Yes at the Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $2,000

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

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

Accommodation Distance: 3-5 minute walk from hospital

  • Physician Affiliations

Chief of Surgery and Chairman Surgical Services & Faculty at JPH Hospital Medical Centre and Hospital.

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

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Operating Room (OR) Experience
  • Students will attend all scheduled surgeries in the hospital’s OR.
  • Daily close interaction with the Chief of Surgery.
  • Participation in pre-operative preparation and patient evaluations on the floor.
  • Observation of bedside procedures such as central line insertions.
  • Outpatient Clinic Exposure
  • Outpatient clinics are held 1–2 times per week, each lasting around 4 hours.
  • Surgical Academic Activities

Students will participate in:

  • Surgery seminars
  • Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences
  • Additional didactics, lectures, and grand rounds as required
  • Clinical Responsibilities

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

  • Interact with diverse patients
  • Take detailed patient histories
  • Perform physical examinations
  • Review labs, imaging, and clinical notes
  • Develop differential diagnoses
  • Create assessment and treatment plans (under supervision)
  • Follow up daily on patients under their care
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Learning Experience Overview
This rotation offers a unique, hands-on surgical learning experience for medical graduates committed to becoming strong and effective residents. It is designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment through real clinical exposure 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 the Surgery Department. LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$2,000

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

$2,850 - $3,250

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 Hospital.

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

Affiliated with: Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago Medical School, and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Chief of Surgery: Direct interaction and mentorship.

  • 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).
  • Surgical Academic Activities

Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) Conference: Participate in case reviews and quality improvement discussions.

Surgery Seminars: Regular educational sessions with surgical faculty.

Bedside Procedures: Opportunity to observe central line insertions and other bedside procedures.

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.