University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
The University of Illinois Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program offers seven positions each year. Residents rotate through five major institutions in the Chicago area, including two Level I trauma centers, the University of Illinois academic medical center, and a dedicated orthopaedic community hospital, providing exposure to a broad spectrum of orthopaedic subspecialties and diverse patient populations. Our curriculum emphasizes early operative experience, protected weekly didactics, r
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alfonso Mejia, MD, MPH
Univ of Illinois Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Theresa Mora
Univ of Illinois Hosp
Locations
Univ of Illinois Hosp
Rm E-270 M/C 844
835 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
1853 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
4646 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60640
4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-4213
2211 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60635-3392
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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 7 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- 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
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
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.