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University of Chicago Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
54
Positions
#32
Specialty Rank
$73,015
PGY1 Salary
1.9%
IMG %
#32
Emergency Medicine Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101612014
NRMP Code:
1160110C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
54
Interviews:
241

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
107
0
Part-Time Physicians:
21
Female Faculty:
37.2%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

As the second oldest training program, our residency has a rich history of upholding a singular mission: training leaders in healthcare. We do this via a tripartite model: professional development within and outside the emergency department, a commitment to our community, and humanizing the process of residency training. In short, our program will provide all the resources for you to become a leader in emergency medicine and we would love for you to join us!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • 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
  • 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

$73,015
PGY-1
$77,234
PGY-2
$79,898
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
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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
21.5%(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

Nominal Salary
$73,015
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$68,238
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101612014
NRMP Code:
1160110C0
Total Positions:
54
Interviews:
241
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
James Ahn
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

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:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1160110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Chicago Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Chicago Medical Center
Contact Person:
Diane Hill

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
18
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:18
PGY-2:18
PGY-3:18

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
1.9%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
3.8%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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