University of Chicago Program
About This Program
Fellows train at two sites - a quaternary children's hospital and a community Level III NICU - seeing diverse patients and the full spectrum of pathology, including ECMO and a small-baby program, with high procedural volume and little competition from other learners. On a world-class university campus, fellows access research mentorship plus formal pathways in medical education (MERITS) and clinical medical ethics. We lead nationally in simulation, including AI-driven communication training, wit
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gillian Brennan, MD
Univ of Chicago Med
Primary Program Contact
Alissa Heveron, MA
Univ of Chicago Comer Children's Hosp
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med
MC 8016
5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-1781
6501 S Promontory Dr
Chicago, IL 60649
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
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
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 - Oct 31, 2026
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.