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Combination Rotation (1) Inpatient Medicine + Cardiology Rotation

Jackson Park Hospital | Rosalind Franklin University and Chicago Medical School Affiliated, Chicago, Illinois

4 Weeks
FMG-Friendly
2 Individualized LORs
100% Hands-on
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  • Location & Details

Hospital: Jackson Park Hospital (Rosalind Franklin University Affiliated)

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient, Hands-on, 100% clinical

Max Students: 4–6 per faculty

  • Schedule & Capacity

Weeks 1 & 3: Internal Medicine/ICU with Chief of Service (3-4 hours/day)

Weeks 2 & 4: Internal Medicine/Cardiology with Head of Cardiology (4-6 hours/day)

EMR Access: Yes, students can write notes

Schedule: Long hours depending on attending census

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: TWO Individualized LORs on Hospital Letterhead from TWO separate Attending Physicians.

LOR Issuers: Chairman of Cardiology + Chief of Medicine/Chairman of Infectious Diseases

Residency Program: Yes at the Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, hands-on roles with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $3,200

Included: Application, Malpractice, Hospital credentialing, and fee for both rotations

Accommodation: $600-$800 (double occupancy)

Accommodation Distance: 15 min walk or 5-10 min by bus

  • Unique Advantage: 2 LORs in 1 Month
  • Two separate Letters of Recommendation in just 4 weeks – no extra month needed for a second LOR!
  • Perfect for applicants short on time to complete USCE targeting NRMP match.
  • Each 2-week block is with a different attending, giving you letters from July and August to avoid ERAS date discrepancies.

 Save 1 full month of expenses:
• Rent ($700–$800)
• Transportation & Food ($500–$700)
• Living expenses ($100–$200)
Total Savings: $1,300 – $1,700

  • Physician Affiliations
  • Hospital Overview

Chief of Service, Internal Medicine &/or Chairman – Teaching faculty at hospital with residency program.

Head of Department, Cardiology – Teaching faculty at hospital with residency program.

Affiliated Institution: Rosalind Franklin University affiliated Jackson Park Hospital, Chicago.

  • Rotation Breakdown
  • Weeks 1 & 3: Internal Medicine / Infectious Diseases with Chief of Service
  • 3–4 hours daily in hospital
  • ICU and floor rounds
  • Patient interaction, full history, physical exams allowed
  • Formulation of assessment and plan
  • EMR access – can WRITE NOTES ALSO
  • Real-time case discussion with attending
  • 100% Hands-on experience
  • Weeks 2 & 4: Internal Medicine & Cardiology with Head of Cardiology Department
  • 4–6 hours daily in hospital
  • ICU, Critical Care, and floors
  • Workup of complex IM and cardiology patients
  • Exposure to EKGs, ECHOs, Stress Testing
  • 100% Hands-on experience
  • Sample Rotation Schedule (4 weeks spanning two months)

Starting July 14th example:

  • July 14 – July 20: ICU/IM Dept.
  • July 21 – July 27: IM/Cardio Dept.
  • July 28 – August 3: ICU/IM Dept.
  • August 4 – August 10: IM/Cardio Dept.

Note: Rotation spans two different months so each attending gives a LOR for a different month (July & August) to avoid ERAS discrepancies.

  • Clinical Responsibilities & Learning

As part of the clinical team, students will:

  • Interact with diverse patient populations
  • Perform detailed history taking and physical examinations
  • Review labs, imaging, and EMR notes
  • Formulate differential diagnoses
  • Create assessment and treatment plans under attending supervision
  • Follow up on assigned patients daily
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Work alongside residents, fellows, and nursing staff
  • Learning Experience Overview
This rotation provides a unique, hands-on clinical learning experience for medical graduates committed to becoming effective residents. It is specifically designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment. Students function as clinical learners under the supervision of teaching attending physicians.
  • Letter of Recommendation – Dual LOR Advantage

At the end of the 4-week rotation, students receive TWO Individualized Letters of Recommendation on official hospital letterhead from two separate attending physicians:

  • LOR 1: Issued by the Chairman of Cardiology
  • LOR 2: Issued by the Chief of Medicine and Chairman of Infectious Diseases

Both LORs are based on performance, sincerity, and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$3,200

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation (Double)

$600 - $800

Shared room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

Estimated Total

$3,800 - $4,000

Rotation + Accommodation

  • Accommodation resources available to assist in securing rental units. Single occupancy also available upon request.
  • Available Slots
Start anytime with overlapping months:
  • June / July
  • July / August
  • August / September

(Choose 2 overlapping months as per your convenience)

  • 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

Hospital: Jackson Park Hospital (Rosalind Franklin University Affiliated)

Does the Hospital have a Residency?
Yes at the Hospital.

Is the Hospital FMG-friendly?
Yes, there are residents and Fellows – hands-on roles available.

Teaching Faculty: Chief of Service/Chairman of Medicine & Head of Cardiology.

  • 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).
  • EMR & Hands-On Experience

EMR Access: Students can write notes and access patient records.

Procedural Exposure: EKGs, ECHOs, Stress Testing during Cardiology weeks.

ICU & Critical Care: Significant exposure during IM/ICU weeks.

Real-time Case Discussion: Daily with attending physicians.

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.