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Cardiology / ICU / IM in Cardiology

Park Hospital (Jackson Park Hospital) & St. Bernard Hospital | Rosalind Franklin University & Mount Sinai Hospital Affiliated, Chicago, Illinois

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

Hospitals: Park Hospital (Jackson Park Hospital) & St. Bernard Hospital

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient and Hands-on (Virtual rounding with physician + full active participation)

Rotation Setting: 90% Inpatient + 10% Outpatient

Specialty: Cardiology/ICU (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University & Chicago Medical School)

  • Schedule & Capacity

Cardiology Rounds: ICU, CCU daily – Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Hospital Rotation: 2 weeks at Jackson Park Hospital + 2 weeks at St. Bernard Hospital

Weekend Option: Saturday/Sunday rounding available (not mandatory)

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

Teaching Sessions: Zoom teaching sessions by Head of Cardiology

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chairman of Cardiology Department. Individualized LOR based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: Head of Cardiology Department & Teaching Faculty at JPH Hospital Medical Centre & St. Bernard Hospital and Medical Centre

Cardiology Training: EKG assessments, observe ECHOs and Stress Tests

Residency Program: Yes at the Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1,500

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

Accommodation: $550 (double) – $800 (single) – 5-10 min walking distance from hospital

  • Physician Affiliations

Head of Cardiology Department & Teaching Faculty at JPH Hospital Medical Centre & St. Bernard Hospital and Medical Centre.

Affiliated Institutions: Rosalind Franklin University & Mount Sinai Hospital affiliated Park Hospital (Jackson Park Hospital) + St. Bernard Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Cardiology/ICU Hospital Rounds
  • Cardiology Hospital rounds on the floor in the ICU and CCU daily.
  • MON to FRI: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Students will rotate for 2 weeks at Jackson Park Hospital and for 2 weeks at St. Bernard Hospital.
  • Students will be taking history and physicals on consulted cardiology patients and will do physical examinations, check the labs and EMR, form an Assessment & plan, and discuss with the Attending Physician.
  • Subsequently, facilitate the treatment by discussing and getting out orders with the nurses on the floor.
  • This is a fully 100% Hospital, Inpatient Rotation.
  • Schedule & Flexibility
  • Students can round on SAT/SUN with the attending physician if they choose to, but it is not mandatory.
  • Times are subject to change as per the cardiology attending's schedule.
  • Outpatient Hospital-based clinics 1-2 times a week for roughly 4 hours.
  • Students may also be required to attend didactics, lectures, and grand rounds.
  • The attending physicians will inform the students of the schedule at the beginning of the rotation.
  • Teaching Sessions on Zoom will also be done by the Head of Cardiology.
  • You will learn EKG assessments and observe ECHOs and STRESS TESTS as and when done.
  • Clinical Responsibilities

While participating as a member of the team, you will learn to:

  • Interact with diverse patients
  • Perform detailed history taking and physical examination
  • Check labs and notes on the patient
  • Formulate a differential diagnosis and execute an Rx plan for each patient under the attending physician's supervision and guidance
  • Students will also participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Learning Experience Overview

This is a unique learning experience for medical graduates who are committed to becoming effective, successful residents. You will see an array of patients with various disorders and learn their Rx and Mx. The hospital and clinic initiatives are designed to prepare foreign medical graduates (IMGs) for the USCSE by providing them with hands-on clinical experience. You will learn the United States Health Care system under the supervision of a teaching attending physician.

  • Letter of Recommendation – Dual LOR Advantage

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

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chairman of Cardiology Department. Individualized LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$1,500

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation (Single)

$800

Private room, 5-10 min walk from hospital

Accommodation (Double)

$550

Shared room, 5-10 min walk from hospital

Estimated Total

$2,050 - $2,300

Rotation + Accommodation

  • Accommodation is reasonably priced within 5-10 minutes walking distance from the hospital.
  • 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 & Mount Sinai Hospital.

Rotation Sites: 2 weeks at Jackson Park Hospital + 2 weeks at St. Bernard Hospital.

  • Payment & Refund Policy
  • Full payment is due 6 weeks before the rotation start date.
  • You can also pay the entire rotation fee at the start without putting a deposit down.
  • 50% of the amount will be refunded if rotation is canceled before 4 weeks of the start date.
  • No refunds after that (within 4 weeks of start date).
  • Cardiology Training Areas

Clinical Settings: ICU, CCU, Cardiology floors.

Procedural Exposure: EKG assessments, observe ECHOs and Stress Tests.

Teaching: Zoom teaching sessions by Head of Cardiology.

EMR Access: Full access for notes and documentation.

Academic Activities: Didactics, lectures, grand rounds.

Dual Hospital Experience: Jackson Park Hospital + St. Bernard Hospital.

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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.