University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
UIC Geriatrics Fellowship offers a comprehensive geriatric training program. Training occurs in various settings, including comprehensive geriatric clinics, memory clinic, geriatric consult service, home based primary care, skilled nursing facilities, and palliative care. UIC is the only program in Chicago that combines both academic and VA experiences, allowing fellows to gain exposure to diverse patient populations. The program also supports research activities and quality improvement projects
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Vania Leung, MD
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med at Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Sharon Spears
Univ of Illinois Hosp
Locations
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med at Chicago
CSN 440
840 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612
1853 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
1245 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60608
1401 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
4600 Frontage Rd
Hillside, IL 60162
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
2701 W 68th St
Chicago, IL 60629
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
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Mar 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
- 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-4
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.