Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
World class specialty care and a Level I trauma center in a private major academic medical center. Our program is resident driven with residents elected to internal and institutional committees, actively involved in decision making that affects their training. Renowned faculty dedicated to resident education. Daily didactics and regular simulation days complement bedside training. At the University of Chicago, we aim to train future leaders in our field.
Total Program Size
17
20
20
20
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1160040C0
1160040A0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
240
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
3
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
0401611044
Beeper or Home Call
2
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Junaid
Last Name
Nizamuddin
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC4028
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60544
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604566 41.788313)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Theresa
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Cumming
Address
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC4028
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637-1470
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604566 41.788313)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
90.70
% IMG
4.60
% DO
3.50
% Female
34.30
% Male
65.60
Total Physician
51
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
35.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,187 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $71,069 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $73,520 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $76,862 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
77
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
10
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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