Saint Anthony Hospital, AMOpportunities to Teach Foreign-Trained Medical Students

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

Saint Anthony Hospital has formed an innovative teaching affiliation with 2017 University of Chicago New Venture Challenge Winner, AMOpportunities, to provide international medical students hospital-based clinical rotations. The partnership establishes a new pipeline to address the growing need for foreign-trained physicians to train and practice at U.S. community hospitals in light of the U.S. physician shortage.  Nearly 30 percent of United States physicians are foreign-trained, with health care having the largest proportion of foreign-born workers of all major industries. The United States attracts the top students from medical school classes around the world and clinical rotations are their entry point into the U.S. health care system.  These clinical rotations are a critical required component of a medical student’s education. Further, clinical experience in the United States is required for international medical trainees wishing to practice at American residency programs.  Under the new partnership, international medical students will attend clinical rotations in all specialties for six- to 12-week clerkships and four-week electives. These rotations will take place at Saint Anthony Hospital located in Chicago.

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