Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program
AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
32
Positions
#145
Specialty Rank
$70,000
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#145
Anesthesiology Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0401621040
- NRMP Code:
- 2117040R0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 54
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 3
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
AIMMC is a 400-bed, tertiary care center, serving as a Level I Trauma Center and a hub for teaching and research on Chicago’s vibrant North Side. We are a 32-resident program, with rotations occurring at other local Advocate Health sites, and Lurie Children's hospital. We invite you to take a closer look at AIMMC. We’re excited to share our values, our community, and our commitment to training the anesthesiologists of tomorrow.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,000
PGY-1
$72,500
PGY-2
$75,750
PGY-3
$79,750
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $282K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.28
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0401621040
- NRMP Code:
- 2117040R0
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ned Francis Nasr
- Email:
- ned.nasr@aah.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/10/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2117040C0, 2117040R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Natasia Bongcas
- Contact Email:
- natasia.bongcas@aah.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:9PGY-3:9PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 53rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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