University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
The fellowship offers extensive experience in performing regional anesthesia techniques for patients who undergo amenable surgical procedures. Faculty with diverse experiences offer a high level of clinical training. Our department consists of supportive and engaged colleagues who seek to maximize the fellows' professional growth during their year of training with us. Fellows will rotate through Regional Anesthesia, Acute Pain Service, and Chronic Pain rotations & new Specialty Care Building.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher Chiang, MD, BA
Univ of Illinois at Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Lopez Nunez
University of Illinois at Chicago
Locations
Univ of Illinois at Chicago
Ste 3200W
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
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 from a department chair
- 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
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 1, 2027
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
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.