Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We offer a Physician Scientist Development Program (PSDP) with additional funding for qualified applicants in addition to 4-year scholarship tracks that combine pediatric residency with a Master's degree in one of two areas: health services (public policy and/or health economics) or health professions education. The Master's degrees are fully funded by the department, as is the PGY4 salary.
Total Program Size
23
23
23
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
1160320C0
1160320C1
1160320C4
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
280
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
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)
60
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
30
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
40
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3201611073
Beeper or Home Call
4
2
4
Program Director
First Name
Nicola
Last Name
Orlov
Degrees
MD, MPH, MD
Address
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC8016/K155
5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604585 41.790185)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Madan
Last Name
Kumar
Degrees
DO
Address
Univ of Chicago Comer Children's Hosp
K155 Pediatrics-Med Ed
5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604964 41.791074)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
85.80
% IMG
8.80
% DO
5.40
% Female
74.60
% Male
25.40
Total Physician
113
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
62.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $73,015 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $77,234 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $79,898 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $83,530 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
69
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
June Start Date
15
July Start Date
1
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.uchicago.edu/files/2022/08/2022-2023-GME-Resident-Fellow-Handbook-Final-SECURED.pdf