Our program has a simulation curriculum and a state-of-the-art simulation lab. Residents are given an academic conference schedule focused on sub-specialties, quality, patient safety, primary care, and research. Rockford is third largest city in IL and has a variety of family-friendly options for dining, shopping, entertainment, gardens, and sporting events. Downtown Chicago is 90 minutes from Rockford. Chicago's O'Hare Airport is a 60-minute drive. Madison and Milwaukee, WI are an hour's drive