University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
UIC's Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship offers comprehensive training in the care of a diverse, high-acuity patient population. Fellows gain expertise in complex maternal care while learning to address the impact of social determinants of health on peripartum outcomes. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, research engagement, and structured teaching, fellows are prepared to become educators and leaders in obstetric anesthesiology.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Nakia Hunter, MD
University of Illinois Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Maggie Duran
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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 27, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Apr 6, 2026 - May 29, 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
PGY-5
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.