University of Chicago Program
About This Program
Strengths include a highly diverse population with many patients from historically marginalized communities. Flexible curriculum to promote skill development aligning with fellows' career interests, nurturing future leaders in geriatrics. Full spectrum of care settings: inpatient, outpatient, long term care, acute and subacute rehabilitation, home-based care, palliative care and hospice. Focus on trainee wellness with quarterly support for fellows to plan and participate in wellness events
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Katherine Thompson, MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Allegra Colgrove
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC6098
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
1401 S California Blvd
Chicago, IL 60608-1612
833 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
2425 E 71st St
Chicago, IL 60649
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
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
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
Jul 16, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 8
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.