Programs/Internal Medicine/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago, Illinois Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
$71,801
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401621385
- NRMP Code:
- 1287440C0; 1287440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 64
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The General Surgery Residency Program matches an exceptional educational experience with the opportunity to work with local - and often underserved communities that can most benefit from your skill, knowledge, and passion. We pride ourselves on training residents who can have the skills, maturity and confidence to operate independently at the end of their residency.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,801
PGY-1
$74,332
PGY-2
$76,871
PGY-3
$79,677
PGY-4
$83,005
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 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:
- 4401621385
- NRMP Code:
- 1287440C0; 1287440P0
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Grace Huei Chang
- Email:
- grace.chang@sinai.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2027 - 1/30/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1287440P0, 1287440C0
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:
- Patricia Holden
- Contact Email:
- patricia.holden@sinai.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 14th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 27.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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