Loyola University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Loyola is a 550-bed quaternary referral center in the Chicagoland area serving a diverse and complex patient population. Our pediatric hospital-in-a-hospital is ideal for embracing age-based transitions of care. Residents are fully integrated into the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics and benefit from X+Y scheduling systems on both sides. We have a distinguished Med-Peds presence and exceptional placement in competitive fellowships, as well as hospital medicine and primary care positions.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nathan Everett Derhammer, MD, BS
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jill Wallock
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Loyola Univ Med Ctr
LUHS-7609
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
Hines, IL 60141
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 14, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.