Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We offer a 5-year otolaryngology-head and neck surgery postgraduate residency training program in Chicago. The University of Illinois at Chicago is the oldest ORL training program in the United States and takes pride in providing excellent training in all ENT subspecialties. There is VA experience, Cook County Hospital (Stroger Hospital) experience, Lurie Children's Hospital and private hospital patient experience at Northshore University Healthcare.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1150280C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
72
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
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
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
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
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
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
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
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2801621036
Beeper or Home Call
0
15
15
20
20
Program Director
First Name
Tatiana
Middle Name
K
Last Name
Dixon
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
Ste 242 M/C 648
1855 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.673056 41.868767)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Caroline
Last Name
Simpson
Degrees
MA
Address
Univ of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
Ste 242 M/C 648
1855 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.673056 41.868767)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
46.60
% Male
53.30
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
55.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,890 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $61,996 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $64,113 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $66,454 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $69,229 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
15
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
June Start Date
24
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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