University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
UIC Orthopaedic Surgery offers seven positions each year. We rotate at five major institutions in the Chicago area and work with a large number of orthopaedic surgeons in all orthopaedic sub-specialties. Two of these institutions are level one trauma centers, one is the academic hospital here at the University of Illinois, and one is an Orthopedic only community hospital. Chicago offers everything from classic sporting venues to various festivals, street fairs and theatrical performances.
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
- 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
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 17, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 5, 2026 - Jan 16, 2027
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.