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Loyola University Medical Center Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Maywood, IL(Maywood, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#101
Specialty Rank
$66,690
PGY1 Salary
43.8%
IMG %
#101
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3001621394
NRMP Code:
1170300C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
72

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
63.6%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Program provides training in anatomic pathology (AP) and clinical pathology (CP). Our program offers flexibility for residents to prepare a career in either an academic or a community-based practice. Special features include lab directorship rotation, elective rotations, incorporated wellness curriculum, collegial training environment, fellowship opportunities, active social media presence.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,690
PGY-1
$71,000
PGY-2
$73,224
PGY-3
$76,932
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Maywood, IL
Metropolitan Area
Maywood, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
89(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$256K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
37K
Median Age
39 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
64%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,690
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$74,933
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3001621394
NRMP Code:
1170300C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
72
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rachel Gordezky
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1170300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Loyola University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Loyola University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Elzbieta Stekala
Contact Email:
estekal@lumc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
32

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
43.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
71st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
31.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

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