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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Occupational and environmental medicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$74,337
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3821677066
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Kim Hargis
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
20/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

School of Public Health MPH course tuition is waived. Book/education stipend directly deposited into paycheck and a conference stipend in each year of the program. University-based program with university resources (UpToDate, virtual library, PubMed, etc).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$74,337
PGY-1
$74,337
PGY-2
$76,875
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
0

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
21.1%

Demographics & Community

Population
298K
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

Nominal Salary
$74,337
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,474
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3821677066
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kim Hargis
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
182
Min Step 2 Score:
182

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July, August, January, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1150382R0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
Contact Person:
Pamela M Czerwinski
Contact Email:
pczerwin@uic.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
182
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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