Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Bachar Hamad, MD
St Joseph Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Marisol Vargas, BSN
St Joseph Med Ctr
Locations
St Joseph Med Ctr
Gastroenterology Pgm
333 N Madison St
Joliet, IL 60435
200 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-5585
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 10, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Feb 20, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 10, 2027 - Apr 10, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.