Family Medicine Hands-On Inpatient/Outpatient Rotation in Chicago, Illinois

Location
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Specialty
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Amita Health Adventist Medical Center
Clinical Exposure
Combined Inpatient/Outpatient, Hands-On Outpatient
Price
$1600 / 4 Weeks

Attending Introduction

From your attending: I am a board-certified Family Physician and have been in practice for 28 years. Students have been rotating here for the last 27 years. I see 15 – 20 patients per day, students will be seeing them with me and we discuss cases with students.  Availability to see the patients independently, take histories, and discuss differential diagnoses and treatment plans. Students will have exposure to EMR and charting. Students are expected to bring their lab coats, laptops and lunches. Students may get to observe at the hospital depending on current cases/patients.

Rotation Description

During your Family Medicine clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will gain broad exposure to primary care, focusing on the comprehensive and continuous care of patients of all ages.

Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.

Here’s a detailed overview of what you should expect to learn. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:

Patient Care: 

  1. Comprehensive Histories and Physical Exams: Conduct thorough patient interviews and physical examinations across all age groups, from infants to the elderly.

  2. Diagnosis and Management: Develop differential diagnoses and management plans for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, such as infections, hypertension, diabetes, and musculoskeletal issues.

  3. Preventive Care: Emphasize health maintenance and disease prevention, including vaccinations, cancer screenings, lifestyle counseling, and wellness check-ups.

Clinical Skills:

  1. Procedures: Learn and perform common office procedures such as suturing, abscess drainage, skin biopsies, joint injections, and pap smears.

  2. Point-of-Care Testing: Utilize office-based diagnostic tools, such as rapid strep tests, urinalysis, and glucometers.
    Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and adjust treatment plans for chronic illnesses, focusing on long-term patient outcomes and quality of life.

Professional Development:

  • Communication Skills: Develop effective communication techniques for interacting with patients and families, including motivational interviewing and delivering bad news.

  • Cultural Competence: Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity and adapt care to meet the diverse needs of patients from different backgrounds.

  • Ethical and Professional Conduct: Emphasize professionalism, patient confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical decision-making in everyday practice.
This rotation aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide holistic and patient-centered care in a family medicine setting, preparing you for a future role as a primary care physician.

Typical Activities/Procedures

Diabetes
CAD
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Osteo and rheumatoid arthritis
Cancers
SLE
Seizure disorder
Stroke
Renal failure
Rashes
URI
Asthma/COPD
Pap smear
I & D of abscess
Minor laceration repair
Paronychia treatment
Ear irrigation
Phlebotomy
EKG
Office ultrasound

Patient Appointments:

Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.

Administrative Duties:
Completing patient charts and managing referrals and follow-ups.

Letter of Recommendation

LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.

Location & Schedule

*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.

Mo 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Tu 9:00AM - 3:30PM
We 10:015AM - 6:00PM
Th Closed
Fr 10:15AM - 6:00PM
Sa 9:00AM - 1:00PM (every other week)
Su Closed