Specialties & ConditionsCardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery For Students/Trainees: External Rotation Program
Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery External Rotation Program
Welcome to our Student and Physician External Rotation Program in the Division of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Chicago. We are the children’s hospital of Northwestern University and conveniently located in the heart of Chicago. As an academic medical center, we take pride in training the next generation of healthcare professionals and are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for rotators, offering exposure to a wide range of congenital open-heart procedures.
Rotators will take on responsibilities tailored to their level of training and within the institution's guidelines. In addition to time in the operating room, rotators will have the opportunity to engage in daily educational sessions and conferences alongside the division of pediatric cardiology, enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field.
If you are interested in rotating with our Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery division, please carefully review the instructions below and then submit your formal rotation request using our Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery Rotation Request Form.
Medical Students (U.S. Based)
Medical students from other institutions (not Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) seeking an elective or rotation with our division must apply, be officially cleared, and complete onboarding through Feinberg School of Medicine.
Steps to Apply
- Visit Feinberg School of Medicine's Visiting Students page
- Follow the application guidelines provided
Visiting Residents (U.S. Based)
We can accommodate residents from ACGME-accredited programs for two-to-four-week rotations. Residents should allow six to nine months for application processing.
Administrative Process
- Establish institutional agreements (~six months)
- Obtain a temporary Illinois state training license (~three months)
- Submit complete immunization records
- Submit onboarding paperwork (must be received at least 60 days prior to rotation start)
Visiting Fellows (U.S. Based)
We welcome fellows from ACGME-accredited and non-ACGME-accredited programs for two-to-four-week rotations. As with visiting residents, fellows should allow six to nine months for application processing.
Administrative Process
- Establish institutional agreements (~six months)
- Obtain a temporary Illinois state training license (~three months)
- Submit complete immunization records
- Submit onboarding paperwork (must be received at least 60 days prior to rotation start)
International Students, Trainees & Physicians
We welcome international students and physicians for observerships, which can last up to three months. However, due to institutional regulations, observers are not permitted to participate in direct patient care. All international observers must comply with requirements set by the Northwestern University International Office.
Administrative Process
- Provide a valid visa
- Establish health insurance through Northwestern University or provide a valid waiver
- Obtain a signed letter for Border Patrol
- Submit complete immunization records
- Submit onboarding paperwork (must be received at least 60 days prior to rotation start)
Important Notes
- Administrative processing can take several months, so please plan accordingly
- All onboarding paperwork, including immunization records, must be submitted at least 60 days prior to rotation start
- Due to institutional requirements, all observers (including international trainees) are not permitted to provide direct patient care
Thank you again for considering Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for your educational experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and are excited to work with you soon.
Questions? Email Veronica Galvez (vgalvez@luriechildrens.org) or Brittany Dixon (bdixon@luriechildrens.org).