Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program
About This Program
The transitional year program at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital is proud of the work-life balance it has as residents are extremely happy being here. It is located in a beautiful part of the city and serves a diverse population so the residents see very good clinical pathology at the hospital. There is no night float which offers better resident wellness and well-being while the residents are completing the one year program.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Monica Sharma, DO
Ascension St Joseph Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Patricia Boskovic
Ascension St Joseph Hosp
Locations
Ascension St Joseph Hosp
Transitional Year/Dept of Internal Med
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
2233 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622-3086
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
- 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 5 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 or outside 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
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 29, 2026 - Dec 17, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.