University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
Our program offers a balanced clinical experience between inpatient and outpatient rotations with a strong exposure to IBD, hepatobiliary, hepatology and liver transplantation with the opportunity to pursue additional training in these subspecialities, all in a friendly and collegial atmosphere.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Wadih Chacra, MD
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Baker
Univ of Illinois Chicago
Locations
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med
Ste 718E
840 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612
1853 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
836 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657-5193
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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 - Oct 31, 2026
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
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Salary Compensation
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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.