University of Chicago Program
About This Program
The University of Chicago's Clinical Informatics Fellowship, led by Samuel Volchenboum, MD, PhD, has been ACGME-accredited since July 1, 2017. Housed within the Department of Pediatrics in the Biological Sciences Division, the program partners with University of Chicago Medicine as its primary teaching hospital, including residency and fellowship programs and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Fellows earn a Master's in Biomedical Informatics during the two-year program. Although based in Pediatri
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Samuel L Volchenboum, MD, PhD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Robert Barnard
Univ of Chicago
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Clinical Informatics Pgm
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- 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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 8
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.