Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program offers residency training that will help you achieve a mastery of clinical neurology and start you on a path toward a successful and rewarding career. With mentorship from some of the top leaders in the field, we provide phenomenal clinical training and guidance in various fields of basic science, translational and clinical research. Our graduates have had excellent careers in academic medicine and clinical practice continuing our strong tradition of training excellent neurologists.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
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)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1160180A0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1801621034
Beeper or Home Call
0
3
8
Program Director
First Name
Kenneth
Last Name
Lee
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology MC 2030
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604566 41.788313)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Marla
Last Name
Scofield
Address
Univ of Chicago
Dept of Neurology MC 2030
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637-1470
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604566 41.788313)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
47.10
% IMG
52.80
% DO
0.00
% Female
43.20
% Male
56.70
Total Physician
30
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
26.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $74,622 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $77,196 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $80,705 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $84,214 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $85,969 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $89,259 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
4
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.uchicago.edu/files/2022/08/2022-2023-GME-Resident-Fellow-Handbook-Final-SECURED.pdf