University of Chicago Program

Chicago, ILLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
100%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
0%

Employment Policies & Benefits

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$80k-$86k

PGY-2 through PGY-4

PGY-2
$79,551
PGY-3
$82,295
PGY-4
$86,036

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.

Vacation Days20
Sick Days5