University of Chicago Program
About This Program
During the first three years, residents rotate across core surgical disciplines with emphasis on cancer, trauma, cardiac, and transplant surgery, while also gaining early exposure to plastic and reconstructive surgery. The final three years follow a focused-practice model with rotations at UChicago and offsite locations, providing in-depth experience in head/neck trauma, private cosmetic practice, and the full continuum of patient care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Russell R Reid, MD, PhD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lara Tan, MD
Univ of Chicago Med
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC 6035
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-1781
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
California Ave At 15th St
Chicago, IL 60608-1797
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-5585
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 1 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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.