Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our main site is a Level 1 trauma inner city hospital providing the bulk of our training experience. In addition, our private institution is also a Level 1 trauma hospital. This hospital provides our robotic experience. As of 7/1/2019 urology will no longer require preliminary general surgery year--all five years will be under single program.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
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
Matching program name
Urology Match
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
18
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
215
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
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)
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 mentoring program
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
90
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4801600175
Beeper or Home Call
26
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Patricia
Middle Name
P
Last Name
Vidal
Degrees
MD
Address
Cook County Health
8th Fl Urology Div
1950 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.675013 41.87169)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Maire
Last Name
Leahy
Degrees
MHA
Address
Stroger Hosp of Cook County
Ste 5210 Cube 1
1950 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.675013 41.87169)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
50.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
50.00
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
11.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $54,000 | 20 | 30 |
Total Positions
10
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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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