books and info for rotations?

[09shine]

Hello everyone,

I am very excited to be able to say that I have passed step1!! Now as I move on to the clinicals with Windsor, needless to say many questions arise!!

My first is what books do I need for the future for each rotation and for step 2 ahead?

Secondly, are all the rotations at the chicago affiliated hospitals greenbook?

Thirdly, where should I look for housing if I want to do all rotations in chicago? (closest to hosp as well as safe areas)

I would appreciate any advice and all suggestions!! Thank you in advance!!

[wusmstudent]

If you are just starting rotations then two good books to prepare are as follow:
1)Bates: Intro to Physical Exam, read corresponding chapters to rotation you are about to start. (For IM: read Cardio, pulm, gi, ent, etc.) (For Ob-gyn: read pelvic, gu chapters).

2) First aid for Clerkships: will teach you how to write admission note, progress note, etc. Will go over major diseases you will most likely see in each rotation.

[MDIN2009]

09shine : I have updated the entire Clinical rotation guide thread with the information you requested.


WUSMSTUDENT: Let me know if I'm missing something in the guide.

Clinical Rotation Guide (http://www.valuemd.com/windsor-university-school-medicine-clinicals/136709-clinical-rotation-guide.html)

[09shine]

Oh wow, thank you so much for updating MDin2009!! Really appreciate your work and effort!!!!

I was browsing through this forum, as I know I once came across a post concerning housing areas that are good for chicago. I can no longer find that post. MDin2009, do you know of any specific neighborhoods I should try to look in etc, while searching on craigslist? (Which areas are closest to all the hospitals in general?) I think I've heard Hyde Park mentioned here before...if there any other particulars, please do let me know as I am trying to move soon !! THanks once again for updating the clincial rotations guide link!!!