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Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
68
Positions
#8
Specialty Rank
$64,059
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#8
Emergency Medicine Ranking
98th Percentile
Top 2% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101621083
NRMP Code:
1127110C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
68
Interviews:
263

Contact Information

Michael Aaron Schindlbeck
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
56
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
30
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
37.9%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Please see our website for full details

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,059
PGY-1
$67,635
PGY-2
$70,934
PGY-3
$74,458
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

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
24.5%(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

Nominal Salary
$64,059
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$59,868
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101621083
NRMP Code:
1127110C0YOG
Total Positions:
68
Interviews:
263
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael Aaron Schindlbeck
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 12/14/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
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:
1127110C0

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:
Ethel Lee

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
17
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:17
PGY-2:17
PGY-3:17
PGY-4:17

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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