University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
UIC's Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship Program prepares future leaders in obstetric anesthesiology through advanced clinical training, mentorship, education, and scholarly activity. Fellows gain expertise in the care of high-risk obstetric patients with complex medical, obstetric, and surgical conditions at a diverse tertiary referral center. Working within multidisciplinary teams, fellows develop skills in clinical decision-making, leadership, quality improvement, research, and medical education
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nakia Hunter, MD
University of Illinois Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Lopez Nunez
Univ of Illinois Med Ctr
Locations
University of Illinois Chicago
Ste 3200W
1740 W Taylor St Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60612-7232
1853 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Feb 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 5 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 24 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.