University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
54
Positions
#78
Specialty Rank
$75,520
PGY1 Salary
1.9%
IMG %
#78
Anesthesiology Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0401611041
- NRMP Code:
- 1150040C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 54
- Interviews:
- 250
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 24
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 52
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 21
- Female Faculty:
- 45.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UIC Residency Program in Anesthesiology offers excellent clinical training when caring for the most medically challenging patients in the Chicagoland area. All surgical specialties are represented with high volumes of neurosurgical, obstetrical, orthopedic, transplant, and interventional pain procedures. The complexity of our patients' cases, uniquely prepare for independent anesthesia practice. Our residents consistently obtain their tops choices for fellowship training and employment.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,520
PGY-1
$78,537
PGY-2
$81,075
PGY-3
$83,883
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 20.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 298K
- 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:
- 0401611041
- NRMP Code:
- 1150040C0
- Total Positions:
- 54
- Interviews:
- 250
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rena Beckerly
- Email:
- beckerr@uic.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 2/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1150040C0, 1150040R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Michelle Lopez Nunez
- Contact Email:
- mlopez96@uic.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13PGY-4:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 1.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.9%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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