Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
65
Positions
#389
Specialty Rank
$60,623
PGY1 Salary
85.2%
IMG %
#389
Internal Medicine Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401611122
- NRMP Code:
- 1405140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 65
- Interviews:
- 300
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 30
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The internal medicine program at St Joseph Hospital has a long history of training strong internists whose careers have flourished around the globe.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,623
PGY-1
$62,929
PGY-2
$65,126
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 25.9%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401611122
- NRMP Code:
- 1405140C0
- Total Positions:
- 65
- Interviews:
- 300
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shyam Chalise
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 1/5/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 1/5/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1405140P0, 1405140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ascension Illinois
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ascension Illinois
- Contact Person:
- Paul Dix
- Contact Email:
- paul.dix@ascension.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 25
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:25PGY-2:20PGY-3:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 85.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 91st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.6%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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