110 ILCS 55/1

Each and every medical school established, maintained and operated by the State of Illinois shall include in the curriculum a department of general practice of medicine under the direction and supervision of a qualified general practitioner. The minimum requirements for the department shall include courses of study in family care including clinical experience, a program of preceptorships, a program of internships or general practice residences in a hospital and such other teaching techniques as in the judgment of the management of the school shall be best suited to encourage and implement the preparation of students for the general practice of medicine.