Emergency Medicine Clerkship (M4)
Train within a high-acuity, four-site emergency medicine program in Chicago. Work alongside UIC faculty and residents while gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical environments.
What You’ll Experience
- High-acuity emergency care across multiple clinical settings
- Direct teaching from UIC faculty and senior residents
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and health systems
- Active participation in patient evaluation and management
All clerkship sites are part of the UIC Emergency Medicine residency program.
Regardless of rotation site, students receive a UIC SLOE.
Links
Site Contact Information
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University of Illinois at Chicago
1740 West Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612
Medical Student Director:
Dr. Lisa Gehm (lgehm@uic.edu)Coordinator:
Jennifer Ytem (jytem@uic.edu) -
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
836 Wellington Avenue Chicago, IL 60657
Site Clerkship Director: Dr. Preston Jacob, Preston.Jacob@aah.org
Clerkship Coordinator: Ruthie Rivera ruthie.rivera@advocatehealth.com
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Site Clerkship Director: Peder Lindberg Peder.Lindberg@aah.org
Clerkship Coordinator: Tara Murphy Tara.Murphy@aah.org
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OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center
2800 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park, IL | 60805
Site Clerkship Director: Dr. Abhi Vallabhaneni avalla3@uic.edu
Coordinator Medical Education Residency: Elizabeth Valdivia, elizabeth.valdivia@osfhealthcare.org
Application info
Clerkship rotations are offered through VSLO. Students may rotate at one of four UIC-affiliated sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept USMLE or COMPLEX for the rotation and/or residency application?
We require all students to complete either COMLEX Level 1 or USMLE Step 1 to be considered for our medical student rotation. COMLEX Level 2 and/or USMLE Step 2 is required to be ranked for our residency program.
*If your medical school requires you to delay COMLEX Level 1 or USMLE Step 1 until after your M3 year, please let us know and provide verification of from your school of this requirement. Please submit exam results as soon as they become available.
Which site should I pick?
This is a tough one to answer, as each site is very different. All sites provide a comparable educational experience within the same program. Explore each site to learn more about the sites and pick the one that interests you the most. If you are not sure, please reach out to us for guidance.
Does one site affect my SLOE or give me a better chance of matching than others??
How are SLOEs written?
Evaluations are completed by faculty for each shift you complete and compiled into a standardized UIC SLOE reflecting your clinical performance. Therefore, being at one site over another will not affect your ranking.
How can I be prepared for my rotation?
Come ready to engage, take ownership of patient care, and learn actively within a fast-paced environment. Please click on the link “Student Rotations” for information about your upcoming rotation. This includes pre-readings for the medical student simulation sessions, procedural videos, and other important resources.
If I rotate as a medical student, am I guaranteed an interview?
No. Typically, most students who rotate are offered interviews. However, this is not the rule.
What is the education exposure during this rotation?
You will attend the weekly resident conferences on Thursday mornings from 7 a.m. to noon. You will also participate in one or two medical student education sessions that entail simulation sessions and procedure training. The conference schedule (conference site location, room location, start time, and pre-readings) will be provided.
What is the trauma exposure during this rotation?
If you are rotating at Illinois Masonic or Lutheran General, you will have an opportunity to participate in the incoming trauma resuscitations as these are Level 1 trauma centers. If you are not at these sites during your rotation, you will receive tours of these departments.