Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program
DermatologyCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#96
Specialty Rank
$64,413
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
#96
Dermatology Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0801612030
- NRMP Code:
- 1127080R0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 12/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Educational Opportunities
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,413
PGY-1
$64,413
PGY-2
$67,555
PGY-3
$70,911
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
- 24.4%
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:
- 0801612030
- NRMP Code:
- 1127080R0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Z Othman
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/8/2027 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 250
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1127080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
- Primary Teaching Site:
- John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
- Contact Person:
- Richsha Buckles
- Contact Email:
- dermatologyresidency@cookcountyhhs.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 250
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 10.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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