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Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Park Ridge, IL(Ridge, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#148
Specialty Rank
$70,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#148
Family Medicine Ranking
81st Percentile
Top 19% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201611107
NRMP Code:
2117120C2YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
104

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We have a great team serving and learning together. We are one of the oldest and most highly regarded family medicine residencies in the Chicago area, attracting a diverse group of energetic residents to our 9-9-9 program. Our residents work in a real-life setting that balances education and service. Our faculty is diverse with 14 board certified family physicians and a clinical social worker. A fellowship in Sports Medicine is available. Our strength is the respect we have for each other.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,000
PGY-1
$72,500
PGY-2
$75,750
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
Park Ridge, IL
Metropolitan Area
Ridge, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
101(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$270K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,757,634
Median Age
51 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
76%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
14.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.64
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,307
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201611107
NRMP Code:
2117120C2YOG
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
104
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Inna Gutman
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 12/20/2026
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:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
June Start Date:
June 25
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2117120C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Contact Person:
Meg Connelly
Contact Email:
meg.connelly@aah.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
63.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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