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Internal Medicine (17) – Clinic-Based Rotation

Brooklyn Hospital & SUNY Downstate University Medical Centers | New York

4 Weeks
FMG-Friendly
LOR Included
Clinic Based
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  • Location & Details

Hospitals: Brooklyn Hospital & SUNY Downstate University Medical Centers

City: New York

State: New York

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Clinic Based

Specialty: Internal Medicine / Nephrology (LOR given in IM)

  • Schedule & Capacity

Monday: 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday: 1st Saturday of the month – 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

EMR Training: Clinical experience and teaching/training of EMR systems in clinic setting

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead – Brooklyn Hospital. (LOR on SUNY Downstate costs more.) Based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: Professor, Internal Medicine Teaching Attending and Faculty at Brooklyn Hospital & SUNY Downstate University Medical Centers

Additional Teaching: Practical aspects of practicing medicine in the USA, Insurance systems, Prospects of different branches and sub-specialties of Medicine

FMG-Friendly: Yes

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1,750

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

Accommodation: Close by or Airbnb – attending physician service also has economical options

  • Physician Affiliations

Professor, Internal Medicine Teaching Attending and Faculty at Brooklyn Hospital & SUNY Downstate University Medical Centers, New York.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Weekly Clinic Schedule
  • MONDAY – Clinic (11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • TUESDAY – Clinic (12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • WEDNESDAY – Clinic (11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • THURSDAY – Clinic (11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
  • FRIDAY – Clinic (7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
  • SATURDAY – 1st Saturday of the month – Clinic (7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
  • Additional Teaching
  • You will also be taught about the practical aspects of practicing medicine in the USA
  • Insurance systems
  • Prospects of different branches and sub-specialties of Medicine for future growth during and after residency
  • EMR Training
  • Clinical experience as well as teaching & training of EMR systems in the clinic setting
  • Schedule Flexibility
  • Times are subject to change per the attending; however, the attending physician is good at communicating the schedule, times, and expectations at the beginning of the rotations.
  • Students may also be required to attend didactics, lectures, and grand rounds.
  • 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 an assessment and treatment plan for each patient under the attending physician's supervision and guidance
  • Follow up on all patients under their care every day
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Learning Experience

This is a unique learning experience for medical graduates who are committed to becoming effective, successful residents. This clinical initiative is designed to prepare foreign medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment by providing them with hands-on clinical experience. You will have the experience as a clinical learner under the supervision of a teaching attending physician.

  • Letter of Recommendation

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

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead – Brooklyn Hospital. (LOR on SUNY Downstate costs more.) LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$1,750

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation

Economical options available

Inquire upon application for specific options

  • Accommodation is available close by, via Airbnb, or through economical options provided by the attending physician's service.
  • 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 Information

Hospitals: Brooklyn Hospital & SUNY Downstate University Medical Centers

Location: New York

Teaching Faculty: Professor, Internal Medicine Teaching Attending and Faculty at both institutions

LOR Note: LOR on Brooklyn Hospital letterhead included; SUNY Downstate letterhead costs more

  • 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).
  • Program Highlights

Schedule: Evening/late-day clinic hours – great for those with other commitments.

EMR Training: Hands-on experience with electronic medical records in clinic setting.

Career Guidance: Learn about US healthcare systems, insurance, and specialty prospects.

Academic Activities: Didactics, lectures, grand rounds.

Teaching Attending: Direct supervision and mentorship from Professor-level faculty.

Affordable Accommodation: Economical options available through attending physician’s service.

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.