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Neurology (2) – Outpatient Hands-On Rotation

Rush Copley Medical Centre | Aurora, Chicago, Illinois

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

Hospital: Rush Copley Medical Centre

City: Aurora

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Outpatient Hands-on

Specialty: Neurology

Max Students: 3-5 per rotation

  • Schedule & Capacity

Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Patient Exposure: 10–15 patients per day

Inpatient Rounds: 1–2 hours/day during clinic hours (depending on census)

Academic Activities: Didactics, Lectures, Grand Rounds

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Institution/Clinic letterhead, Chairman. Based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: Chief of Neurology and Sleep / EMG Lab (Affiliated with Rush University Hospital and Medical Center)

Residency Program: Yes at the affiliated Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $2,000

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

Accommodation: $850 (double) – $1,250 (single)

Accommodation Distance: 3-5 minute walk from hospital

  • Physician Affiliations

Chief of Neurology and Sleep / EMG Lab (Affiliated with Rush University Hospital and Medical Center).

Affiliated Institution: Rush Copley Medical Centre, Aurora, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Description of the Rotation
  • Clinic Hours & Patient Exposure
  • Clinic operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Students will observe the care of 10–15 patients per day.
  • The attending physician will take students for hospital inpatient rounds during clinic hours for 1–2 hours, depending on patient census and clinical needs.
  • Neurology & Diagnostic Lab Experience

Students will gain exposure to:

  • Sleep Lab
  • EMG (Electromyography) Lab
  • EEG (Electroencephalography) Lab

They will rotate with the Chief of Neurology across both the clinic and the hospital.

  • Academic & Scheduling Details
  • Schedule may vary depending on the attending physician.
  • Students may be required to attend: Didactics, Lectures, Grand Rounds.
  • The attending will share the full schedule at the beginning of the rotation.
  • Clinical Responsibilities

As part of the clinical team, students will:

  • Interact with diverse patients
  • Take detailed patient histories
  • Perform physical and neurological examinations
  • Review labs, imaging, and clinical notes
  • Formulate differential diagnoses
  • Create and execute treatment (Rx) and management (Mx) plans under supervision
  • Follow up daily on assigned patients
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Learning Experience Overview

This rotation provides a hands-on Neurology and Internal Medicine experience ideal for medical graduates committed to becoming strong residents. Students will see a wide range of disorders and learn their diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies.

The program is designed to prepare international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment (USCSE) and provide an understanding of the U.S. healthcare system.

  • 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: Institution/Clinic letterhead, Chairman. LOR will be based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$2,000

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation (Single)

$1,250

Private room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

Accommodation (Double)

$850

Shared room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

  • Accommodation options are available both on double occupancy and single occupancy within 3 to 5 minute walking distance from the hospital. 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 affiliated Hospital.

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

Affiliated with: Rush University Hospital and Medical Center.

  • 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).
  • Neurology Lab Exposure

Sleep Lab: Observe and learn about sleep disorder diagnostics.

EMG Lab: Hands-on exposure to electromyography procedures.

EEG Lab: Learn electroencephalography interpretation and application.

Chief of Neurology: Direct mentorship from the department chief.

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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.