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Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago, Illinois Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
41.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4201621055
NRMP Code:
1127420A0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
35.3%
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Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program has a dynamic fellowship-trained supportive faculty dedicated to education and research. This is a large urban safety net hospital that provides extensive experience in a world renowned Level 1 trauma center. Fourth year electives allow flexibility within the curriculum. Visit our website for more information. https://www.radiologycookcounty.com/

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

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
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

2 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$74,550
PGY-4
0

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, Illinois Metropolitan Area
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
23.0%

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
$68,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$63,785
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4201621055
NRMP Code:
1127420A0
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nancy Wilkins
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2025 - 2/1/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1127420A0

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:
Anna T Johnson

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
H1B
IMG Percentage
41.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
37th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
52.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

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