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These electives are designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in emergency medicine, tailored for those considering it as a career path. Students will have the opportunity to manage a diverse range of patients in the emergency department under the guidance and supervision of experienced EM attendings and senior residents
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Consistent with the Residency program, student rotations are divided among our four clinical sites. VSLO (formally known as VSAS) applications are open for rotations that begin in June.
Find out if your university is a participating institution!
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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.
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Which site should I pick?
This is a tough one to answer as each site is very different. Peruse our pages 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.
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Does one site give me a better chance of matching than others?
No, absolutely not. While the Program Director is based at the UIH site, each of our four sites has its own dedicated Education and Clerkship Director. All four sites are equally important during the interview and rank-list process. A common misconception is that rotating at UIH is required to match with our program, which is completely untrue. -
How are SLOEs written?
Evaluation forms will be filled out for each shift you complete, and those will be used to fill out your overall SLOE. The letters will then be grouped from all the sites to determine your overall ranking among your peers. Therefore, being at one site over another will not affect your ranking.
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How can I be prepared for my rotation?
Please click on the link “Student Rotations” for information about your upcoming rotation. This includes pre-readings for the medical student simulation sessions, videos for procedures, and other important resources.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Site Contact Information Heading link
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical Student Director:
Dr. Lisa Gehm (lgehm@uic.edu)Coordinator:
Jennifer Ytem (jytem@uic.edu)Phone: 312-413-4598
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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Education Director:
Dr. Elizabeth Byrnes (ezb3112@gmail.com)Coordinator:
Ruthie Rivera (ruthie.rivera@advocatehealth.com)Phone: 773-296-7423
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Advocate Lutheran General
Education Director:
Terry Chiganos (terry.chiganos@advocatehealth.com)Coordinator:
Tara Murphy (tara.murphy@advocatehealth.com)Phone: 312-413-4598