University of Chicago Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
25
Positions
$75,205
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001631062
- NRMP Code:
- 1160400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 103
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Small program, highly academic setting, residents know faculty well. Strong emphasis on education, excellent teaching and helping residents become teachers. Particular mentorship in research and intensive psychotherapy training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$75,205
PGY-1
$79,551
PGY-2
$82,295
PGY-3
$86,036
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 20.9%(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:
- 4001631062
- NRMP Code:
- 1160400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 103
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Deborah Spitz
- Email:
- dspitz@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/30/2026
- 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, 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, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1160400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Brandy L Tyrpin
- Contact Email:
- education@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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