Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program
About This Program
The Combined Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County and RUSH University Medical Center provides fellows with a diverse and comprehensive training experience across multiple care settings and patient populations. John H. Stroger Hospital is the public, county-operated academic safety-net hospital serving Chicago and suburban Cook County, offering extensive exposure to medically complex and underserved patients. In partnership with RUSH Univer
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Harman Grewal, MD
John H Stroger Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Francetta Hampton, MHA
Stroger Hosp of Cook County
Locations
John H Stroger Hospital
Cubicle 6-50
1950 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612-3723
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
833 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
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
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4
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.