University of Chicago Program
About This Program
Clinical instruction emphasizes diagnostic and clinical management of patients for epilepsy and related conditions, including the surgical management of medically refractory epilepsy, monitoring in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), EEG monitoring in the NeuroCritical Care Unit (NICU) unit, and in other inpatient clinical units at The University of Chicago Hospitals as well as outpatient management of epilepsy patients in the epilepsy clinics at the University of Chicago.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sandra Rose, MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Tenisia Davis
Univ of Chicago
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC 2030
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 29, 2025 - Apr 15, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-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.