University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
The DBP-UIC fellowship prepares and empowers the next generation of developmental and behavioral pediatricians through training at a flagship public teaching hospital committed to high-quality, evidence-based care. Training emphasizes leadership, advocacy, public health, family-centered care, policy, and research. Fellows will have opportunities with the School of Public Health and Illinois LEND program. Graduates will be equipped to lead systems-level change to improve developmental outcomes.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sarah Courtney Bauer, BS, MD
University of Illinois at Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Alana Burke, BA, MS
University of Illinois at Chicago
Locations
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Pediatrics (MC856)
840 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612-4325
1853 W Polk St
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
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
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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.