University of Chicago Program
About This Program
World class specialty care and a Level I trauma center in a private major academic medical center. Our program is resident driven with residents elected to internal and institutional committees, actively involved in decision making that affects their training. Renowned faculty dedicated to resident education. Daily didactics and regular simulation days complement bedside training. At the University of Chicago, we aim to train future leaders in our field.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Junaid Nizamuddin, MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Theresa J Cumming
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC4028
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60544
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-1781
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.