Programs/Internal Medicine/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
41
Positions
#69
Specialty Rank
$71,821
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#69
Internal Medicine Ranking
88th Percentile
Top 12% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401631096
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 41
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 227
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Excellent operative volume with autonomy. 100% pass rates for years for ABS. Highly skilled, experienced teaching faculty., Tons of academic and didactic support.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,821
PGY-1
$74,338
PGY-2
$76,875
PGY-3
$79,683
PGY-4
$83,011
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 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:
- 4401631096
- Total Positions:
- 41
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Vijay Maker
- Email:
- vijay.maker@aah.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 227
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 227
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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2920440C0, 2920440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Pamela Thomas
- Contact Email:
- pam.willis@aah.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:10PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 227
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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