University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
The Tri-Institutional UIC/Rush/Cook County Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, based in Chicago's vibrant medical district, offers diverse, community-embedded training across three premier institutions. With a strong emphasis on sickle cell disease and a nationally recognized hemophilia center, fellows gain exceptional clinical, research, and advocacy experience while serving a richly diverse patient population.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cristiana Hentea, MD
University of Illinois at Chicago Colleg
Primary Program Contact
Adriana Gasca, BS
Univ of Illinois Coll of Med Chicago
Locations
University of Illinois at Chicago Colleg
Mail Code 856
840 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612-4325
1853 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
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
2026 - 2027
Interview Period Starts
Aug 29, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.