Ascension Illinois/Saint Alexius Program
Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hoffman Estates, IL(Estates, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#237
Specialty Rank
$69,340
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#237
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2201621094
- NRMP Code:
- 2340220C0DO
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 79
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 46
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 60.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program offers a comprehensive 4 year postgraduate training experience in multiple training environments in the Chicago area-each offers interaction with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse communities. 3 of the rotation sites are tertiary centers which are high volume & provide subspecialty care in OB and GYN, 2 are low risk facilities. 2 of the 3 ambulatory clinic experiences are in free standing clinics with strong volume. Supervision at all sites is provided by motivated faculty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,340
PGY-1
$71,977
PGY-2
$74,513
PGY-3
$78,886
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully 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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $351K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $71K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
12.84
Gas (per gallon)
$4.17
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2201621094
- NRMP Code:
- 2340220C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Marko J Jachtorowycz
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 2/15/2027
- 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:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2340220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Alexius Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Alexius Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melanie Sunseri
- Contact Email:
- melanie.sunseri@ascension.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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