Inpatient & Outpatient Nephrology Rotations in Two Month: University of Chicago Medical Centre, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital / Jackson Park Hospital
Affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Centre, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital / Jackson Park Hospital
- Location & Details
Hospital: University of Chicago Medical Centre, Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital / Jackson Park Hospital
City: Chicago / Glendale Heights
State: Illinois
Duration: 4 Weeks
- Schedule & Capacity
Hospital Rounds:
UChicago Program: Monday – Friday, approx. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (timings may vary).
Jackson Park Program: Monday – Friday, approx. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (timings may vary).
Saturday Option: Optional Saturday participation for interested students.
Clinical Components: Hospital Rounds + Clinic Experience with full EMR access.
Additional (UChicago Program only): Weekly Nursing Home/Elder Care rounds.
- Educational Value
LOR Type: Official Hospital letterhead. Based on performance/sincerity & attendance.
Residency Program: Yes, at the affiliated University.
FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows.
Clinical Areas Covered (Jackson Park): ARF, CRF, ESRD needing Dialysis, Acid-Base Disorders, Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders, CKD Clinics, Hypertension Clinics, Dialysis rounds.
- Financial Overview
Rotation Fee: $1,750 (Includes Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees)
Accommodation: 850(double)–1,250 (single)
Accommodation Distance: 3-5 minute walk from hospital
- Unique Advantage: 2 Nephrology LORs from 2 University-Affiliated Hospitals in Two Month
- Two separate Letters of Recommendation from two different teaching hospitals – both in just 4 weeks. No extra month needed for a second Peds LOR!
- LOR Type: Both on official hospital/clinic letterhead with attending faculty designations. LOR 1: Asst. Professor, Department of Pediatrics @ University of Chicago Medical Centre Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital. LOR 2: Asst. Professor, Department of Pediatrics @ Rush Copley Medical Centre (affiliated with Rush University Medical Centre).
- Perfect for IMGs targeting the NRMP match who need strong, university-affiliated Pediatrics LORs efficiently.
- Save Time & Money vs. scheduling two separate month-long rotations: Save on Accommodation (pay for 1 month instead of 2) Save on Travel & Food Save 4+ weeks of additional rotation time
Additional Savings:
• Accommodation is 2-5 minute walking distance – NO transportation costs (bus/train fare)!
• Save time and money by combining two rotations into one month.
- Available Rotations (Choose Any 2)
- IM 6 – Internal Medicine with Professor and Ex-Chairman Dept. of Medicine
- Pure internal medicine rotation with diverse clinical experience
- Weekly: rounding in hospital, some days at faculty clinic, one day at nursing home rounding
- Ability to take independent history and physical examination
- Access EMR at clinic and do EMR notes under attending guidance
- Well perceived by most residency programs
- IM 5 – Internal Medicine with Professor of Medicine and Chairman of Nephrology
- 100% inpatient rotation – rounding every day in hospital for 2-5 hours per day
- Excellent exposure to patients on floor, ICU, and critical care unit
- LOR can be given in Internal Medicine OR Neurology depending on your need
- Faculty is very well liked and popular with students
- IM 7 – Internal Medicine/Nephrology with Professor of Medicine
- 100% inpatient rotation – rounding every day in hospital
- See internal medicine patients as well as nephrology patients
- Once a week clinic – optional attendance
- Involved in H&P, discussing patients with attending, forming assessment plans
- LOR on hospital letterhead with faculty designations
- Clinical Responsibilities & Learning
As part of the clinical team, students will:
- Interact with diverse patient populations
- Take thorough medical histories
- Perform neurological and general physical examinations
- Review labs, imaging (MRI/CT), EEG/EMG reports, and clinical notes
- Formulate differential diagnoses
- Develop and execute treatment (Rx) and management (Mx) plans under supervision
- Follow up daily on assigned patients
- Participate in discharge planning and execution
- Work alongside Neurology residents, Internal Medicine residents, and Fellows
- Learning Experience Overview
This combined rotation provides a comprehensive nephrology clinical experience covering both inpatient and outpatient settings across two major university-affiliated hospitals (Rush University and Rosalind Franklin University).
Students will see a wide range of neurological disorders – stroke, seizures, headaches, movement disorders, neuropathy, sleep disorders, and more – learning their diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies.
The program is specifically designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment (USCE) and the USMLE pathway.
Academic activities may include: Didactics, lectures, and Grand Rounds (schedule provided at rotation start).
- Letter of Recommendation
At the end of the 4-week rotation, eligible students may request performance-based Letters of Recommendation from the Chief of Neurology at each site.
| LOR | Issuer | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| LOR 1 | Chief of Neurology and Sleep/EMG Lab | Rush Copley Medical Centre (Rush University affiliated) |
| LOR 2 | Chief of Neurology and Sleep/EMG Lab | Jackson Park Hospital (Rosalind Franklin University affiliated) |
Both LORs carry official faculty designations from major academic institutions. LORs are based on performance, sincerity, and attendance.
- Cost Breakdown
Item
Cost
Notes
Rotation Fee
$3,250
Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees
Accommodation (Single)
$1,250
Private room, 3-5 min walk from hospitals
Accommodation (Double)
$850
Shared room, 3-5 min walk from hospitals
Estimated Total
$4,500 - $4,100
Rotation + Accommodation
- Accommodation close by (2-5 minute walking distance) will be suggested after enrollment. Single occupancy also available.
- LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Spots fill quickly for this popular rotation combination. Apply immediately:
- 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
| Two University Affiliations | Rush University + Rosalind Franklin University |
| Inpatient + Outpatient | Complete neurology clinical experience |
| Lab Exposure | EEG, EMG, Sleep Lab at both sites |
| Two LORs | Both from Chief of Neurology |
| Time Efficiency | 2 LORs in 4 weeks |
| FMG-Friendly | Hands-on roles with residents and Fellows |
- 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).
- LOR Flexibility
IM 5: LOR can be in Internal Medicine OR Neurology depending on your need.
IM 6 & IM 7: LORs in Internal Medicine with faculty designations.
All LORs: On University of Chicago AdventHealth Glen Oaks Hospital letterhead.
- Physician Affiliations
UChicago Program: IM and Nephrology Faculty at the University of Chicago Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital. Affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Centre.
Jackson Park Program: IM/Nephrology Faculty, Chief of the Service. Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin & Mount Sinai Universities.
Ensure you have all required documents ready. Submit documents to info@medicalstudentrotation.com or WhatsApp +1-312-437-7866 for immediate assistance.
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
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.