Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago, Illinois Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
#368
Specialty Rank
$71,807
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#368
Internal Medicine Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401621541
- NRMP Code:
- 1144140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 12
- Sick Days:
- 3
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is based at a safety-net hospital serving a diverse, underserved community. Residents care for patients with a wide range of complex medical and social conditions. We offer hands-on training, robust subspecialty exposure, and a supportive learning environment that fosters both clinical excellence and social accountability.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,807
PGY-1
$74,332
PGY-2
$76,871
PGY-3
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
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
- 21.9%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401621541
- NRMP Code:
- 1144140P0
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Larissa Verda
- Email:
- larissa.verda@sinai.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/22/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/25/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1144140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago
- Contact Person:
- Nelly Munoz
- Contact Email:
- nelly.munoz@sinai.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:15PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 36
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 14
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 97th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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