University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
The University of Illinois Chicago Department of Psychiatry offers an exceptional training experience built on innovative clinical education, nationally recognized research, and a commitment to serving Chicago's diverse and underserved communities. As the #1 psychiatry department in Illinois for NIMH funding, residents train alongside internationally renowned faculty engaged in cutting-edge neuroscience and clinical research. Our curriculum integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Cooper, MD
Univ of Illinois Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Virginia Quiroz, BA
Univ of Illinois Health Sciences System
Locations
Univ of Illinois Med Ctr
Dept of Psychiatry M/C 913
912 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612-4300
1853 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
1200 S First Ave
Hines, IL 60141
3249 S Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
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
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
- 1 Psych; 1-2 wildcard
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 8
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.