Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
This is a comprehensive clinical program. It offers extensive exposure to pulmonary and critical care medicine and procedures. The program also allows adequate time and resources for meaningful clinical research.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1127156F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
85
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
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
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
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
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
28
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
24
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1561621018
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Sherene
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Fakhran
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
Stroger Hosp of Cook County
8th Fl
1950 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.675013 41.87169)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Omar
Last Name
Sheriff
Address
Stroger Hosp of Cook County
8th Fl
1950 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.675013 41.87169)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
3.70
% IMG
96.20
% DO
0.00
% Female
37.00
% Male
62.90
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $68,515 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $71,812 | 28 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $75,249 | 28 | 12 |
Total Positions
9
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
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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