Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#63
Specialty Rank
$71,820
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#63
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2801621036
- NRMP Code:
- 1150280C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 24
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 63.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer a 5-year otolaryngology-head and neck surgery postgraduate residency training program in Chicago. The University of Illinois at Chicago is the oldest ORL training program in the United States and takes pride in providing excellent training in all ENT subspecialties. There is VA experience, Cook County Hospital (Stroger Hospital) experience, Lurie Children's Hospital and private hospital patient experience at Northshore University Healthcare.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,820
PGY-1
$74,337
PGY-2
$76,875
PGY-3
$79,683
PGY-4
$83,011
PGY-5
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
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
- 21.9%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2801621036
- NRMP Code:
- 1150280C0
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tatiana Katharina Dixon
- Email:
- tfeuer1@uic.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1150280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
- Contact Person:
- Caroline Simpson
- Contact Email:
- entresmanager@uic.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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