Loyola University Medical Center Program
About This Program
We teach our graduates to be confident cardiothoracic surgeons who can practice straight out of training after two years of residency. This is done in a safe environment, rich in volume, acuity and in ancillary support.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ruheri Anthony Perez-Tamayo, PhD, MD, PhD
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Genesis Dejesus
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Bldg 110 Rm 6248
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
Hines, IL 60141
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
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
- Program Director
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 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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Feb 1, 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.