University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
40
Positions
#164
Specialty Rank
$71,820
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#164
Psychiatry Ranking
49th Percentile
Top 51% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001621063
- NRMP Code:
- 1150400C2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 95
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 24
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 52
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 42.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Educational allowance-PGY1/$2500, PGY2-4/$3000/year. Two annual off-site retreats, one resident-only, one resident-faculty combined. Department contributes to conference expenses at least once per year, if resident is presenter.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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: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
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:
- 4001621063
- NRMP Code:
- 1150400C2
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 95
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joseph J Cooper
- Email:
- cooperj@uic.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1150400C0, 1150400C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Virginia Quiroz
- Contact Email:
- vqui2@uic.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 24
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- 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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