Programs/Psychiatry/Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Program
Back to ProgramsChicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
North Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
28
Positions
#99
Specialty Rank
$63,334
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#99
Psychiatry Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001631056
- NRMP Code:
- 3053400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
In addition to a wide range of community patients at all levels of the socioeconomic strata, our program also boasts training with a VA population, and dependents of active duty. Sites range from the suburbs of Lake County, to Chicago. One day per week of protected didactics, psychotherapy clinic; enthusiastic faculty with experts in ECT, neuropsychiatry, psychotherapy, and a tight-knit group of resident. Frequent recruitment inquiries are made to us from graduates both in and out of state.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,334
PGY-1
$65,617
PGY-2
$68,292
PGY-3
$70,943
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $265K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 49 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
74%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
11.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001631056
- NRMP Code:
- 3053400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Paul Chu-Tzu Hung
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3053400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
- Contact Person:
- Paul C Hung
- Contact Email:
- paul.hung@rosalindfranklin.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:8PGY-3:6PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 6 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 13th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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