University of Chicago Program
About This Program
Serving the most vulnerable population in the South side of Chicago, Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship, part of bigger university family - chance to collaborate with different departments (basic science, genetics, social work and policy, etc.)
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Moon Hee Hur, MD
University of Chicago - Comer's Children
Primary Program Contact
Robert William Barnard, MD
Univ of Chicago Comer Children's Hosp
Locations
University of Chicago - Comer's Children
Mc 8016
5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637-1425
2050 Pfingsten Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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-1 through PGY-5
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.