Core Clinical Rotations - Chicago Sites

Chicago's Medical Hub: Chicago boasts a vibrant medical community and is home to some of the nation's most prestigious hospitals and clinics. This city serves as the central hub for our core clinical rotations, providing students with exposure to a wide array of medical disciplines in highly regarded medical institutions.

Rotation Disciplines:

1. Internal Medicine:

• Objective: To familiarize students with a broad spectrum of diseases affecting adults, focusing on chronic and acute disease management, preventative healthcare, and treatment continuity.
• Settings: Major hospitals and outpatient clinics across Chicago, facilitating a deep dive into diverse patient demographics and health conditions.

2. General Surgery:

• Objective: To provide practical skills in preoperative, operative, and postoperative care across a variety of surgical specialties.
• Experience: Hands-on participation in both minor and major surgical procedures under the supervision of experienced surgeons.

3. Pediatrics:

• Objective: To engage students in the comprehensive care of infants, children, and adolescents, encompassing preventive, acute, and chronic care.
• Exposure: Pediatric hospitals and community health clinics, focusing on developmental milestones and pediatric-specific diseases.

4. Obstetrics and Gynecology:

• Objective: To develop proficiency in managing women's health issues, including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological disorders.
• Training: Inpatient and outpatient settings, offering experiences from prenatal visits to labor and delivery, including surgical procedures.

5. Psychiatry:

• Objective: To understand and treat mental health disorders, focusing on diagnostic assessment, therapeutic approaches, and psychiatric medications.
• Environment: Psychiatric units, outpatient clinics, and community health centers, emphasizing evidence-based mental health care.

6. Family Practice:

• Objective: To provide comprehensive care across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body, emphasizing continuity of care and patient-centered approaches.
• Setting: Family practice clinics and community health centers, providing hands-on experience in preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of common conditions.

Elective Rotations - Chicago and GTA

Expanding Clinical Perspectives: Elective rotations allow students to explore specialized medical fields beyond the core requirements, fostering a tailored educational experience that aligns with individual career goals. Students are required to complete a total of 24 weeks in elective subjects, with each elective lasting at least one week.

Elective Specialties:

1. Cardiology:

• Facilities: State-of-the-art cardiac units equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
• Learning: In-depth exposure to cardiac diagnostics, interventional procedures, and ongoing patient care management.

2. Dermatology:

• Focus: Comprehensive treatment of skin disorders, including medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
• Skills: Techniques such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and laser treatments, alongside common dermatological assessments.

3. Emergency Medicine:

• Setting: High-paced emergency departments.
• Skills: Critical care decision-making, acute patient management, and emergency medical procedures.

4. Neurology:

• Scope: Diagnosis and management of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
• Techniques: Use of EEG, EMG, and other neurodiagnostic tools.

5. Oncology:

• Training: Direct involvement in the care of cancer patients, from diagnostic imaging to chemotherapy and palliative care.
• Innovation: Exposure to the latest in oncologic treatments, including targeted therapies and immunotherapies.