General Internal Medicine Telemedicine Program:
Medical students/graduates will be using applications like Zoom for patient interaction. All students have to protect the health information of the patient to maintain HIPAA compliance.
Rotation details:
Medical students/graduates will get a chance to interact with patients through Telemedicine. Students have to take a detailed history and enter notes into the EMR.
All rotating students will be given orientation on how to interact and take a detailed history of the patients.
All students/graduates will be given direct access to the EMR (Electronic medical records).
This will help the medical students/graduates in developing their questioning skills with minimal handed information as in a simulated Step 2 CS exam.
Every patient encounter will be followed by presenting the case to the attending and discussing the patient management.
Each student will interact with 4-7 patients/day.
Office hours: Monday/Thursday: 12.00 pm to 5:00 pm ET Time (New York Time), Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and Saturday : 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and can be accessible from any part of the world.
Letter of recommendation will be issued on Suny Downstate University Hospital letterhead based on the merit of the individual.
Requirements/Expectations from the student:
Access to high speed internet and devices like iPad/phones for using software apps like Zoom etc
Availability during the regular office hours (Eastern time/ New York Time)
Professional dress and appearance
Quiet work space at the remote location with no background disturbance
Documents required:
Valid Passport
Proof of being in medical school/medical school graduation certificate
USMLE STEP scores (if given)
HIPAA certificate
Infection control certificate
Rotation cost : 1 month rotation – $1500
For rotations you can email us at
Electives@BrooklynUSCE.com or Whatsapp/Telegram : +1 (516) 784 – 9404