Clinical Tele-Clerkships
Clinical tele-rotations offer numerous benefits for medical students and healthcare professionals. These virtual clinical experiences have become increasingly popular, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Onyx Medical Partners was one of the very first companies to serve international medical schools tele-rotations. Here are three key advantages of participating in clinical tele-rotations:
Access to a Wider Range of Clinical Specialties
Clinical tele-rotations offer medical students the opportunity to explore a broader range of specialties and subspecialties. In the past, students were limited to the clinical rotations available at their institution, which only covered some areas of interest. However, with tele-rotations, students can observe and interact with healthcare professionals across various disciplines, including cardiology, neurology, dermatology, and more, virtually. This exposure provides a more comprehensive and informed perspective on potential career paths within the medical field.
Flexibility and Convenience
There is a convenient way for students to participate in clinical experiences from any location with an internet connection. This eliminates the need for costly travel and accommodations, making it more accessible for students from diverse backgrounds. It also helps students who have personal or family obligations that would otherwise restrict their ability to attend in-person rotations. Moreover, tele-rotations typically offer more flexible scheduling options, making it easier for students to balance their educational and personal responsibilities.
Enhanced Digital and Telemedicine Skills
As telemedicine and virtual healthcare consultations become more prevalent in the medical field, participating in clinical tele-rotations can equip students with valuable digital communication skills. Such rotations enable them to learn how to conduct virtual patient assessments, communicate effectively via teleconferencing platforms, and navigate electronic health records. These skills are not only relevant for current medical practice but also crucial for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Virtual Live Clinical Rotations
Internal Medicine Elective
Sharpen your skills with a 4 week Internal Medicine Elective at a high volume practice led by a University of Illinois trained physician and associate professor!
Preventative/Wellness Medicine Elective
If you are interested in primary care or have a desire to learn more about Wellness, this rotation will take a deep dive into Preventative care.
Nephrology Elective
With a constantly growing population of patients suffering from kidney related disease, nephrology has become increasingly more popular over the years.
Live interactive rotation with attending and their patients.
Internal Medicine Elective
Sharpen your skills with a 4 week Internal Medicine Elective at a high volume practice led by a University of Illinois trained physician and associate professor! With this virtual clerkship, you will see patients and procedures LIVE from the comfort of your own home. Patients will be seen live in the clinic and you will be able to participate virtually just as if you were there at the bedside! Get a better view of procedures such as skin biopsies, suturing, knee injections and more live in HD quality streamed to you by the physician. This rotation is truly unique and will strengthen not only your knowledge about Internal Medicine but also strengthen your application for residency!
Clear high definition video and audio with group chat feature.
Preventative/Wellness Medicine Elective
If you are interested in primary care or have a desire to learn more about Wellness, this rotation will take a deep dive into Preventative care.
Learn how to not only treat obesity but also eliminate obesity and its associated chronic disease.
Experience and learn modern treatment and prevention methods, vitamin infusions, hormone replacements, and aesthetics such as Botox and Fillers.
See the patient's chart, blood work, EKGs, radiography, and more live!
Nephrology Elective
With a constantly growing population of patients suffering from kidney related disease, nephrology has become increasingly more popular over the years.
From dialysis treatments, to chronic kidney disease management, this rotation dives into the inpatient/hospital setting with the care and treatment of critically ill patients.
You will virtually round with the attending and access live lab results to assist in the treatment plan for your patients!
Live Clinical Visits
Live Patients
Live Teaching
Live Learning
Virtual Live TeleRadiology
Learn radiology from a high volume Teleradiology practice that sees a vast variety of cases including Xrays, CTs, Ultrasound, and MRI images.
This rotation is beneficial for future residents in any specialty to get a basic and in-depth analysis on how to interpret images for each modality.
You will be ahead of your colleagues after this rotation with having the ability to view radiological images and understanding how to identify pathologies.
High quality sound with interactive chat for students to ask and answer questions along with having discussions.
