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West Suburban Medical Center Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Oak Park, IL
62.6%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401621467
Program Type:
Community-based
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Mohammedumer Nagori
Program Director

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.30
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
30
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
30
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
24%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

West Suburban is a community-based academic medical center located in the town of Oak Park, IL, which is just west of Chicago. Our clinical training is notable for the diversity of our patient population, resident engagement in education, a dynamic didactic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and our collegial residents.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal mentoring program
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Oak Park, IL

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
104(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$282K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$37K

Demographics & Community

Population
166K
Median Age
34 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.53
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74Β°F
Winter
44Β°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
59%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$4.06
Gym Membership
46

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401621467
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mohammedumer Nagori
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2022 - 1/1/2023
Interview Period:
11/1/2022 - 1/14/2023
Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
No
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

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

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1173140C0, 1173140P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
West Suburban Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
West Suburban Medical Center
Contact Person:
Ariel Nasca
Contact Email:
anasca@westsubmc.com

Program Size by Year

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

IMG Percentage
62.6%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
1.1%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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