University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
32
Positions
$68,721
PGY1 Salary
39.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1801621035
- NRMP Code:
- 1150180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 106
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- 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:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 24
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 53.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UIC Neurology Residency program offers a unique ability to train in a high acuity and specialized tertiary care University hospital, that is state funded and located in the vibrant west side of the downtown area caring for an underserved diverse patient population. The Neurology residency is well supported and funded and currently expanding in complement, and residents provide care at the core university hospital and the Jesse Brain VA medical center.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,721
PGY-1
$71,134
PGY-2
$73,568
PGY-3
$76,251
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 22.9%(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:
- 1801621035
- NRMP Code:
- 1150180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 106
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jared Davis
- Email:
- jaredda@uic.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 205
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1150180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Maria Mata
- Contact Email:
- mmata@uic.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 44
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 39.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 29th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 13.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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