Loyola University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Loyola's Pediatric Residency offers hands-on care, high-yield teaching, procedures, and strong mentorship in a close-knit, resident-driven program. We use an X+Y schedule to support work-life balance. As a Level 1 Trauma Center with a regional burn unit, we provide unique exposure to complex pediatric care. Residents can pursue Global Health or Health Equity tracks, with opportunities for certification and international experiences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Bridget C Boyd, MD, BS
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Natanya Diaz, MS
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Maguire Bldg 105, Suite 3300
2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-3328
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
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 23, 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-3
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.