University of Chicago Program
About This Program
UChicago BB/TM fellowship offers complete experience in blood banking, apheresis, hospital-based blood collection, laboratory hemostasis, transplant immunology, and cell therapy all on our one academic campus. Our fellowship is particularly strong in laboratory hemostasis and has successfully prepared multiple graduates to serve as medical director for a coagulation laboratory (in addition to qualification to direct a blood bank/apheresis service).
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Geoffrey D Wool, MD, PhD
Univ of Chicago Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Yinka Ogunbekun, MD
The University of Chicago
Locations
Univ of Chicago Hosps
CCD Rm 2600 MC8049
5720 S Drexel Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Application Information
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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
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, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Apr 1, 2027
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-3 through PGY-6
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.