Loyola University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The CREST research curriculum - directed as a cohort, defined by the year of residency & matched with two clinical research facilitators. They meet monthly for all four years of residency. The study team selects, designs and implements one (or more) clinical research projects. Highly functioning teams produce first author publications and/or presentations at national conferences. RELATE Program - a formal curriculum for residents interested in developing teaching and mentoring skills.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Marian Acevedo-Alvarez, MD, MS
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Diane Jaworski, BA
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
701 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 19, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Dec 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.