Virtual Clinical Rotations
TI’s clinical rotations allows international medical graduates (IMGs) to be trained by US physicians at clinics and hospitals. It is ideal for IMGs looking to gain US healthcare experience. IMGs are expected to rotate through inpatient and outpatient services, and become proficient in history taking, performing physical examinations and formulate a proper assessment and plan, and transcribe accurate patient write-up’s under the direct supervision of faculty.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
International Medical Students
International Medical Graduates
HOW IT WORKS
COURSE LENGTH
4 WEEKS
DURATION
5 HOURS P/DAY
CLASS SIZE
15 STUDENTS
EFFORT
25 HOURS PER WEEK
FORMAT
VIRTUAL
MODEL
FACULTY-LED
MEDICAL SPECIALTY EDUCATION
Rotations are available in several medical specialties
FAMILY MEDICINE
OB/GYN
DERMATOLOGY
CARDIOLOGY
UROLOGY
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
NEUROLOGY
GASTROENTEROLOGY
ENDOCRINOLOGY
NEPHROLOGY
PULMONARY
COMPETENCIES
✓ Take a patient history and perform a physical exam, develop a concise differential diagnosis and formulate a proper assessment and plan. Be able to demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation of historical factors, physical exam findings, laboratory values and radiographic findings in preparing the assessments of patients.
✓ IMGs will be adequately prepared for clinical skills examination.
✓ Acquire an understanding of the importance of ancillary medical services (social work, nutrition, physical therapy etc) in the complete care of the adult patient.
✓ Develop an appreciation for the unique psychosocial factors (psychiatric illness, family support, cognitive skills, financial status, etc.) that directly influence the plan of care for hospitalized patients.
✓ Develop the communications skills necessary to be an effective medical practitioner. This applies to both effective patient communication and interactions with faculty, staff and nurses.
✓ Gain important and necessary experiences and competencies sought by US residency program directors.
