Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
What makes University of Chicago COMER Rheumatology special? 1) Diverse population and diagnoses 2) Dedicated multidisplinary Pediatric Lupus clinic 3) Faculty with broad interests and training including Ultrasound and Medpeds 4) COMER learning community and its community involvement
Total Program Size
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-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
1160331F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
0
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
188
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
80
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
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
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
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
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
40
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
68
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3311631005
Beeper or Home Call
24
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Cuoghi
Last Name
Edens
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Chicago Med
MC 5044
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
Paris
Last Name
Baxter
Address
Univ of Chicago Med
MC 5044
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.604566 41.788313)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
4
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
66.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
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 | $80,705 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $84,215 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $85,969 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $89,259 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
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
No
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.uchicago.edu/files/2022/08/2022-2023-GME-Resident-Fellow-Handbook-Final-SECURED.pdf