University of Chicago/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Chicago, ILLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

-The UChicago/UIC Rad Onc residency offers diverse practice settings (NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC, sites for medically underserved populations); a dedicated research year with opportunities for clinical trials, lab work, and ethics and medical education fellowships; the highest resident stipends in Chicago; and up to 3 months of away rotations. Dr. Hasan (UCM Program Director of the Year 2024) has nurtured strong house staff camaraderie and resident-directed QI initiatives.

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

48 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$84K-$94K

20 Vacation Days
5 Sick Days

View All Benefits

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Yasmin Hasan, MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr

[email protected]
(773) 795-0528

Primary Program Contact

Joe Zarrow, MA
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr

[email protected]
(773) 795-0528

Survey Received: 6/23/2026

Program ID: 4301611116

Locations

Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC 9006
5758 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

Participant Locations

University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

1740 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

60 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

20:1

Program Participation

Participates In

NRMP Main Match

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

Program Offers

Does not offer open house or second look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Yes

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have USMLE Passed Step 2 CK

Yes

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required Letter Writers

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

1 year(s)

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 year(s).

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/Resident Ratio

1.5:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

33.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (18)

Non-Physicians (6)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

48 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

10 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

Year 4 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 13

Year 23

Year 33

Year 43

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:

Advanced positions

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

OCT1

Interview Offer Dates

Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

8 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

100%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required (52 wks)

Not Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$84K-$94K

Year 2 through Year 5

Year 2

$83,536

Year 3

$86,418

Year 4

$90,346

Year 5

$94,273

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.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days5

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

30 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Chicago, IL

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Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Chicago/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Does not offer open house or second look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs