Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our Endocrinology Fellowship offers a unique training experience in a community-based setting that combines excellent clinical exposure with exceptional work-life balance. Fellows care for a diverse patient population on the South Side of Chicago, gaining experience with a wide spectrum of endocrine disorders while serving many underserved communities. Dedicated faculty provide personalized mentorship and a supportive learning environment. A flexible schedule promotes fellow well-being, while al
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joumana Chaiban, MD, MBA
Advocate Christ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Ruth Mrochen, MEd
Advocate Christ Med Ctr
Locations
Advocate Christ Med Ctr
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Pg
4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
3075 Highland Pkwy
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor
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
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.