University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
About This Program
UIC General Surgery Residency develops exceptional surgeons through a thoughtfully curated curriculum that integrates clinical excellence, technical skills, simulation, robotics, leadership, and professional development. Residents train across diverse clinical settings, caring for patients with a broad spectrum of surgical disease while gaining progressive autonomy under dedicated faculty mentorship. A culture of continuous feedback and individualized coaching fosters lifelong learning and growt
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lisa Yuko Shimotake, MD
Univ of Illinois Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Jonathan Reed
University of Illinois Chicago
Locations
Univ of Illinois Chicago
376 CSN
840 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612
1853 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
4646 N Marine Dr
Chicago, IL 60640
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-4213
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
- 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 5 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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.