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Internal Medicine / ICU Rotation

Insight Hospital & Jackson Park Hospital | Affiliated with University of Illinois College of Medicine (UIC) & Rosalind Franklin University & Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois

4 Weeks
FMG-Friendly
LOR Included
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  • Location & Details

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient, Hands-on, Max 4-6 students/faculty

Specialty: Internal Medicine / ICU (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University Mount Sinai Hospital & Chicago Medical School)

  • Schedule & Capacity

Hospital Rounds: Mon-Fri, approx. 9 AM – 3 PM (varies)

Max Students: 4-6 per rotation

Patient Exposure: Diverse inpatient cases

Inpatient Rounds: 1-2 per week

Optional Saturday: Available for interested students

  • Educational Value

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

Teaching Hospitals: Jackson Park Hospital, Insight Hospital Medical Center

Residency Program: Yes at the hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1750

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

Accommodation: $650 (double) – $850 (single)

Accommodation Distance: Opposite the hospital, 5 min walk

  • Physician Affiliations

Professor of Medicine & Faculty at JPH Hospital Medical Centre & Program Director & Chairman of Cardiology rotation at Insight Hospital Medical Centre. Affiliated Institutions: Jackson Park Hospital Medical Centre (Affiliated with University of Illinois College of Medicine – UIC), Roseland Franklin University, and Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Cardiology Rotation Overview

This is a hospital-based, inpatient hands-on Internal Medicine/ICU rotation with some observational experiences. Students gain comprehensive exposure to cardiology, internal medicine, and oncologic conditions through daily rounds and clinics.

  • Daily Hospital Rounds
  • Morning rounds Monday to Friday, approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (timings subject to change based on attending physician's schedule).
  • Includes: Jackson Park Hospital rounds almost daily, 1–2 outpatient clinics per week, Oncology Center rounds at Insight Hospital Medical Center.
  • Optional Saturday hours available for interested students.
  • Weekly Schedule
  • Monday: Rounds at Insight Hospital Cardiology rotation Center, Jackson Park Hospital, or Clinic — Timing: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday: Rounds at Insight Hospital Cardiology rotation Center, Jackson Park Hospital, or Clinic — Timing: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday: Hospital rounds at Jackson Park Hospital and/or Clinic — Timing: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Thursday: Rounds at Jackson Park Hospital and/or Clinic — Timing: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Friday: Hospital rounds at Insight or Jackson Park Hospital and/or Clinic — Timing: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Note: All timings are subject to change based on the attending physician’s schedule.

  • Clinical Responsibilities
  • Outpatient clinics 1–2 times weekly (approx. 4 hours each).
  • Evaluate Internal Medicine patients when requested.
  • Close interaction with Residents, Residency program staff & faculty, Nursing staff.
  • Participate in patient management discussions and care coordination.
  • Observation of chemotherapy infusions at the Infusion Center at Insight Hospital Medical Center.
  • Exposure to diverse hematologic and oncologic conditions and their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
  • Evaluation of EKGs, ECHO, and management of stress tests.
  • Clinical Skills Development
  • Interact with diverse patient populations
  • Perform detailed histories and physical examinations
  • Review labs, imaging, and EMR notes
  • Formulate differential diagnoses
  • Create assessment and treatment plans under attending supervision
  • Follow up on all assigned patients daily
  • Participate in discharge planning and patient care coordination
  • Academic Requirements

Students may be required to attend: Didactics, Lectures, Grand Rounds.

  • Program Outcomes

This rotation provides a valuable and comprehensive learning experience for medical graduates aiming to become strong residents. It is specifically crafted to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the U.S. clinical environment through hands-on experience.

  • 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 Cardiology. Individualized LOR will be given based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$1,750

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation (Single)

$850

Private room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

Accommodation (Double)

$650

Shared room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

Estimated Total

$2,400 - $2,600

Rotation + Accommodation

  • Accommodation is available opposite the hospital within 5 minutes walking distance. 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 (Jackson Park Hospital & Insight Hospital).

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

Affiliated with: University of Illinois College of Medicine (UIC), Rosalind Franklin University, Mount Sinai 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).
  • Additional Opportunities

Optional Saturday hours available for interested students to enhance clinical exposure.

Special Learning: Observation of chemotherapy infusions at Infusion Center, exposure to hematologic/oncologic conditions, and evaluation of EKGs, ECHO, stress tests.

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Ensure you have all required documents ready before proceeding.

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.