Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We offer 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
276
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
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
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)
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)
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
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
Hospice/home care experience
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
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
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
Address
Univ of Chicago
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
Hafsah
Last Name
Mohammed
Degrees
MA
Address
Univ of Chicago Comer Children's Hosp
K155 Pediatrics-Med Ed
5721 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604964 41.791074)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
85.80
% IMG
8.80
% DO
5.30
% Female
74.60
% Male
25.30
Total Physician
106
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
65.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $70,546 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $74,622 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $77,196 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $80,705 | 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
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
15
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
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