University of Chicago/Comer Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
Our one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship emphasizes clinical excellence across a full range of pediatric anesthesia subspecialties-including neonatal, cardiac, craniofacial, burn/trauma, transplant, and sedation services. Programs features a year-long lecture series, journal clubs, weekly grand rounds, morbidity & mortality reviews, oral board review, OSCE simulation and high-fidelity simulation bootcamp. Training is progressive and fellow-focused.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Leili J Khorassani, MD
Univ of Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Theresa Cumming
Univ of Chicago
Locations
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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 1 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Feb 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.