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Psychiatry (1) Inpatient Hands-On Rotation

Mount Sinai Hospital / Jackson Park Hospital | Rosalind Franklin University & Chicago Medical School Affiliated, Chicago, Illinois

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

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient, Hands-on

Rotation Setting: 100% Hospital and Inpatient rounds daily 4-5 days a week

Specialty: Psychiatry

Max Students: 3-4 per rotation

  • Schedule & Capacity

Weekdays: Monday to Friday, timing decided by attending

Weekends: 2 weekends per month (Saturday and Sunday)

Academic Activities: Didactics, lectures, grand rounds as required

Schedule Note: Times may vary based on attending physician’s schedule

  • Educational Value

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

Physician Affiliation: Psychiatry Attending, Psychiatry Division (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University / Mount Sinai Hospital)

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

Psychiatry Attending, Psychiatry Division (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University / Mount Sinai Hospital).

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

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Psychiatry Rotation Overview & Schedule
  • Monday to Friday: The timing will be decided by the attending physician.
  • 2 weekends per month (Saturday and Sunday) required.
  • Times may vary based on the attending physician’s schedule.
  • Students may also attend didactics, lectures, and grand rounds as required.
  • The attending physicians will provide the detailed schedule at the start of the rotation.
  • Student Responsibilities & Team Collaboration
Rotating students will actively participate in patient care by:
  • Collaborating with residents in patient management
  • Coordinating with nurses to facilitate patient care
  • Interacting with faculty and subspecialties involved in patient care
This ensures a comprehensive understanding of hospital workflows and teamwork in psychiatric care.
  • Learning Experience
This rotation provides a unique opportunity for medical graduates aiming to become effective residents. Key highlights include:
  • Exposure to a variety of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions, including:
  • Admitted psychiatry patients
  • Behavioral Health and Addiction patients
  • Patients on the Deaddiction floor and Behavioral Mental Health wards
  • Learning evaluation, management (Mx), and prescription (Rx) strategies for psychiatric disorders
  • Gaining hands-on clinical experience designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US Clinical Skills Exam (USCSE)
  • Understanding the United States healthcare system under direct supervision of a teaching attending physician
  • Hands-On Training & Clinical Responsibilities
As an active member of the team, students will:
  • Interact with a diverse patient population
  • Perform detailed history taking and physical examinations
  • Review labs, notes, and patient records
  • Formulate differential diagnoses and execute treatment plans (Rx) under supervision
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
This practical exposure helps build clinical confidence, diagnostic skills, and team-based care experience essential for residency.
  • Completion and Recommendation

At the end of the 4-week rotation, students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation (LOR) on official hospital letterhead.

 

  • 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

$1,900

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

  • 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 Hospital.

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

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

Setting: Fully hospital-based inpatient psychiatry with residency program.

  • 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).
  • Clinical Exposure Areas

Psychiatric Conditions: Admitted psychiatry patients, behavioral health, addiction medicine.

Special Wards: Deaddiction floor and Behavioral Mental Health wards.

Team-Based Care: Collaborate with residents, nurses, faculty, and subspecialties.

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.