West Suburban Medical Center Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Oak Park, IL(Park, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#117
Specialty Rank
$58,216
PGY1 Salary
13.2%
IMG %
#117
Family Medicine Ranking
85th Percentile
Top 15% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201631112
- NRMP Code:
- 1173120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 95
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 23
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 52.20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 98%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
BLS and ACLS. PALS, NRP, ALSO. Recertification for BLS, PALS, and NRP. Membership in AAFP and IAFP. Call stipend. Residents receive an educational stipend for each PGY level. Osteopathic PGY3s receive additional stipend for AOBFP and ABFM exams.
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
- 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
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$58,216
PGY-1
$59,995
PGY-2
$61,916
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $282K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.53
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$4.06
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201631112
- NRMP Code:
- 1173120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 95
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Melanie R Jessen
- Email:
- mjessen@westsubmc.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2025 - 1/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1173120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- West Suburban Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- West Suburban Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Vineata Smith
- Contact Email:
- vismith@westsubmc.com
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 13.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 12th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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