University of Chicago Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Chicago, ILLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

The University of Chicago catchment area is an underserved population with poor access to medical/surgical care. This provides a unique opportunity to care for patients with end-stage diseases or presentations.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Avg Work Hours

70 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$81k-$89k

28 Vacation Days
5 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

David Hampton, MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr

[email protected]
(773) 702-0881

Primary Program Contact

Selena Gonzalez, MD
University of Chicago

[email protected]
(773) 702-0881
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 4421644568

Locations

Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC 4062 A426
5841 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 Chicago Comer Children's Hospital

5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

3 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

3:1

Program Participation

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

2 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Yes

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

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

24:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

58.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (24)

Non-Physicians (10)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

70 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

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

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - 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

PGY-1s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

MAY30

Application Due

May 30, 2026

JUL8

Interview Period Starts

Jul 8, 2025 - May 30, 2026

2027 - 2028

MAY30

Application Due

May 30, 2027

AUG1

Interview Period Starts

Aug 1, 2026 - May 30, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

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

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

International experience/global health

Off-campus electives

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health 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

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$81k-$89k

PGY-4 through PGY-7

PGY-4

$80,705

PGY-5

$84,214

PGY-6

$85,969

PGY-7

$89,259

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days28

Sick Days5

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

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

Quality of Life Information*

Chicago, IL

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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