Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program
About This Program
No fellows or subspecialty residents - broad learning opportunities - no attrition for more than 20 years
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark M Connolly, MD
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Camelia L Stanciu
Ascension St Joseph Hosp-Chicago
Locations
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
Department of Surgery 3rd floor
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657-5640
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
California Ave At 15th St
Chicago, IL 60608-1797
5145 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
2233 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622-3086
800 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
1555 Barrington Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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 from a department chair
- 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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.