Elective Catalog 2019-2020
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ROCKFORD ELECTIVE CATALOG 2019-2020 Dr. Connie Vitali Assistant Dean Office of Medical Education & Evaluation 3/21/19 1 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ROCKFORD The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford was created by action of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees in May 1971 as part of the expansion of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. The Rockford program combines the appeal of a small school atmosphere with the strength of one of the nation's largest and most respected medical schools. The Rockford program is strongly community-based; most of the clinical faculty are physicians who practice in the community. Teaching occurs almost exclusively in community hospitals, doctor’s offices and community-based clinics. The Rockford faculty form a close-knit cadre of practitioners who are intimately interested in the education of students, the advancement of the College of Medicine, and the well-being of the local community and its surrounding rural counties. Faculty members actively seek to include students in their activities and to share with students their concern for social and health care issues. These efforts provide a stimulating, collegial learning environment in which intellectual, professional and personal growth are nurtured. The faculty and administration enjoy working closely with students and offer personal guidance and assistance to help students learn the art and science of medicine. Begun in 1993, the Rural Medical Education Program (RMED) recruits and trains family physicians for underserved areas of rural Illinois. M1 and M2 RMED students engage in supplemental educational activities that focus on the foundations of rural family and community medicine while participating in the regular basic science curriculum. M3 RMED students examine the interface between Family Medicine and the community while completing all the regular core clinical clerkships. M4 RMED students participate in a 16-week Rural Family Medicine Preceptorship experience, which is the capstone of the RMED curriculum. Hospitals and family physicians located in small, rural communities collaborate with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford to provide a unique educational and clinical experience for the senior students. The preceptorship experience focuses on clinical skill development in a rural setting; implementation of a community-oriented research or programming project; and study of the rural community’s social, economic, cultural, organizational and political structure. There are now more than 25 sites statewide that support and participate in this rural clerkship. 2 The Community The Rockford Region is a community focused on the quality of life for both its residents and its companies. Striving to be a Top 25 community, the region is competitive with the best in the US and throughout the world. The Rockford Region’s positive business environment is matched by a great quality of life for residents and visitors in north-central Illinois! Rockford is the state’s third-largest city and an attractive regional center for people to live, work and play. The advantages include big-city lifestyle but with a small town feel. We have world-class attractions and activities throughout the year; which can be accessed without the congestion and hassle associated with major metropolitan areas. Recreation The Rockford Park District maintains award winning parks and recreational opportunities throughout Winnebago County. The region is one of the nation’s leading hubs for amateur sports tourism featuring Mercy Sportscore 1 and 2, UW Health Sports Factory (view the 360° tour), and many other facilities and parks to suit your requirements. The Rock River flows through a dynamic riverfront downtown featuring restaurants, unique shops, the BMO Harris Bank Center, home to the Rockford Ice Hogs who are affiliated with the Chicago Blackhawks. Looking for more things to do in the Rockford Region? The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau website has an endless supply of information about upcoming events for the cities, villages and townships of the Rockford Region. Home & Cost of Living The Rockford Region is home to communities both large and small and provides a wide array of lifestyle options from downtown lofts to quiet tree-lined historic neighborhoods. Live near the river or in a rural home with plenty of space around you. Wherever you choose to call home, consider the average commute is 20 minutes; and, of course, the people are famous for their friendliness. The Rockford Region’s cost of living is approximately 18% lower than the national average. This leaves you with more time and more money. Destinations Near & Far You don’t need to leave the area to have fun; but if you want to plan a day trip or even a weekend trip, our close proximity to Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison offer diverse choices. However, if you want to really get away, fly out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), featuring both mountainous and warm weather destinations and free parking; you’ll be on your way to adventure faster than it takes to get through other airports’ security lines. Education We are home to several public and private education options for K-12 and higher education. Rockford Public Schools District 205 has been named the 3rd Ford Next Generation Model Community in the nation. 3 Visiting Students Students from outside the University of Illinois who attend LCME- or AOA-accredited schools may participate in M4 Elective experiences at Rockford. Extramural students may take no more than a total of 12 weeks of elective experiences throughout the University of Illinois system. All visiting students must be in their final year of training leading to the M.D. degree and must have completed core clerkships in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry. Visiting students must show the same evidence of immunization required of intramural students, must provide proof of training in both basic cardiac life support and universal precautions, and must be covered by malpractice insurance. The University does not provide housing or transportation. Please forward all inquiries for scheduling Electives to Jodi Pirrello, Office Manager, Student and Alumni Affairs, A213; 815-395-5581; [email protected]. 4 LIST OF ELECTIVES Department of Family & Community Medicine Department of Medicine & Medical Specialties Care for the Underserved Adult Care Medicine Correctional Medicine Allergy/Asthma Family Medicine: Clinical Experience Cardiology Family Medicine: Geriatrics Dermatology In-Patient Family Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Gastroenterology National Center for Rural Health Professionals Hematology/Oncology Primary Care-Related, Population-Based Research Infectious Disease In-Patient Nephrology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nutrition Obstetrics /Gynecology-Crusader Palliative Medicine Reproductive Endocrinology Pulmonary ICU Surgical Ob/Gyn Radiology Rheumatology Department of Pathology Pathology – Forensic Department of Pediatrics Ambulatory Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Forensics Pediatric Gastroenterology Neonatology Department of Psychiatry Adolescent Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties Advanced Surgery Anesthesiology Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Emergency Medicine Neurosurgery Ophthalmology Orthopedic Surgery Otolaryngology Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery Sports Medicine Urology Vascular Surgery 5 University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford Family and Community Medicine All non-RMED M4 students will be required to complete 4 weeks of Family Medicine. Students must have completed all the M3 year requirements before being allowed to take any M4 FM course. Options for satisfying the M4 family medicine 4-week requirement include: 1. One 4-week Clinical Block – at OSF Poplar Grove, KSB Dixon or KSB Mt. Morris. Weeks must be consecutive and at the same clinic. 2. Inpatient Family Medicine 4-week Block 3. A combination of TWO of the following 2-week experiences: ➢ Clinical Block – at OSF Poplar Grove, KSB Dixon or KSB Mt. Morris. ➢ Care for the Underserved (Crusader Clinic) ➢ Correctional Medicine (Winnebago County Jail – student must pass security clearance and have the attached ATTESTATION OF PROFESSIONALISM submitted to Carrie Sharkey, MD for approval. ➢ Inpatient Family Medicine (SwedishAmerican Hospital) 4. Medical Mission Trip to Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. This rotation takes place at a tertiary teaching / mission hospital founded by an American Missionary in 1900. The 4 weeks can either be done in one clinical location at the hospital or the rotation can change weekly to give the learner a broader exposure to various fields of medicine and surgery as practiced in India. Learners in the past have opted to spend time in at least two different departments. The learner will have his or her physical exam skills honed as Indian physicians rely on this a great deal. Tropical medicine topics spill over into almost all rotations! One will also learn how healthcare is delivered in a country very different than the United States. In the past, learners have been also exposed to the Karigiri Leprosy Hospital and a medical outreach to the Kalvrayan Hills with UIC faculty and providers from the Danish Mission Hospital. A minimum budget of 2,000 USD is required and a maximum of 10 students are allowed per