4 Weeks
inpatient
+
2 Weeks
clinic, consults, or elective with weekends off
Intern Rotations
| Inpatient General Internal Medicine | 3 months |
| Subspecialty Inpatient Medicine
(Hematology-Oncology and Cardiology) |
2 months |
| Ambulatory Care | 3 months |
| Medical ICU | 4-6 weeks |
| Cardiac Intensive Care | 2-4 weeks |
| Consults | 4-6 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine | 2 weeks |
| Vacation | 4 weeks |
Senior Rotations
| Inpatient General Internal Medicine | 2 months |
| Subspecialty Inpatient Medicine
(Hematology-Oncology and Cardiology) |
2 months |
| Ambulatory Care | 3 months |
| Medical ICU | 4-6 weeks |
| Cardiac Intensive Care | 2-4 weeks |
| Consults | 4-6 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine | 0-2 weeks |
| Vacation | 4 weeks |
| Elective | 4-6 weeks |
Hands-On Learning
Simulation Center
Simulation-based training with state-of-the-art equipment to improve clinical skills, with specific sessions dedicated to ACLS, central lines, and mechanical ventilation.
Procedural Training
Abundant opportunities to develop skills in bedside procedures, including central lines, arterial lines, paracenteses, thoracenteses, and lumbar punctures.
Bedside Ultrasound
Focused curriculum on bedside cardiac and lung ultrasound, with easy access to IM-specific ultrasound machines to integrate into patient care.
“As someone who is not procedurally-inclined, everyone was impressed during fellowship orientation about my ultrasound and procedural abilities during sim – UChicago prepared me well with procedures!”
– Sharon J., Class of 2023
Conferences
Lunch provided daily!
Our conference formats evolve over time to adapt to changing learning styles:
Resident-Led Case Discussions
Chalk Talks
Traditional Lectures
Board Review
Face Offs
2 attendings debate a controversial topic
Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
focus on quality improvement
Firm Meetings
discuss outpatient care, career planning
Town Halls
residency-wide forum on structure changes
Ample opportunities to moonlight.
Competitive rates to supplement resident salaries!
“It’s a great opportunity to learn how to practice independently, manage patients and pathology not otherwise seen on resident services, and earn extra income.” – Chris F., Class of 2022