Advocate Health Care Program
About This Program
This a well-rounded program that includes training in all aspects of vascular surgery including, arterial, superficial and deep venous, carotid, dialysis access, open aortic, thoracic outlet, spine exposures and all other facets of vascular surgery.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tejas Rajendra Shah, MD
St Joseph Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Joyce L Pitts
Advocate Healthcare
Locations
St Joseph Hosp
Vascular Surgery Pgm
1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1143
200 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
7435 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60016
355 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202-3399
5101 S Willow Springs Rd
Lagrange, IL 60525
120 N Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521-3829
1555 Barrington Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
800 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Feb 8, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Feb 7, 2027 - Mar 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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.