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Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Park Ridge, IL(Ridge, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#202
Specialty Rank
$70,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#202
Psychiatry Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001621257
NRMP Code:
2117400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
48
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
0
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
62.5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We train our residents in a collaborative environment which fosters teamwork, and we support them with a range of clinical opportunities on site: Inpatient, Outpatient, Consultation, Addictions, PHP, ECT, Esketamine, Geropsych, and Child Psychiatry. Our graduates demonstrate great success with ABPN certification: 100% have passed on their first attempt for the past 6 years. Most graduates pursue clinical careers, and many join our health system.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$70,000
PGY-1
$72,500
PGY-2
$75,750
PGY-3
$79,750
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Park Ridge, IL
Metropolitan Area
Ridge, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
101(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$270K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
345K
Median Age
51 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
76%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
14.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.64
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,307
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001621257
NRMP Code:
2117400C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Marla Hartzen
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

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:
1176400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Contact Person:
Denise Turner-Stewart

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:
No
Paid Leave Days:
35
Unpaid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
64.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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