Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program
Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#225
Specialty Rank
$63,691
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#225
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2201611091
- NRMP Code:
- 1405220C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 84
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program provides skill development workshop; office practice management lecture series; primary/preventive ambulatory health care series.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,691
PGY-1
$66,113
PGY-2
$68,422
PGY-3
$72,459
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 24.7%(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:
- 2201611091
- NRMP Code:
- 1405220C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 84
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Eden Takhsh
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2025 - 9/25/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/2/2025 - 12/20/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1405220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ascension Illinois
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ascension Illinois
- Contact Person:
- Myrna Samoy
- Contact Email:
- myrna.samoy@ascension.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 14
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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