University of Chicago Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago, Illinois Metropolitan Area Metro)
69
Positions
$75,205
PGY1 Salary
9.6%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201611073
- NRMP Code:
- 1160320C0; 1160320C4; 1160320C1; 1160320C5
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 69
- Interviews:
- 280
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 113
- Female Faculty:
- 62.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child in our community.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,205
PGY-1
$79,551
PGY-2
$82,295
PGY-3
$86,036
PGY-4
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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 20.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 3201611073
- NRMP Code:
- 1160320C0; 1160320C4; 1160320C1; 1160320C5
- Total Positions:
- 69
- Interviews:
- 280
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nicola Orlov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 12/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 15
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1160320C0, 1160320C1, 1160320C4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Madan Kumar
- Contact Email:
- recruitment@bsd.uchicago.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 23
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:23PGY-2:23PGY-3:23
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 9.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.4%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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