Loyola University Medical Center Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Maywood, IL(Maywood, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#59
Specialty Rank
$66,690
PGY1 Salary
2.0%
IMG %
#59
Surgery Ranking
84th Percentile
Top 16% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401621099
- NRMP Code:
- 1170440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 44
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Loyola's general surgery residency program offers a unique training experience through a variety of rotations at a premier academic medical center, t community hospitals, and a VA Hospital. The curriculum prepares residents to provide excellent patient care through lectures, interactive discussions and skills sessions. As resident training progresses, dedicated faculty help residents refine their autonomous operative skills to become safe, responsible, independent surgeons.
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
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,690
PGY-1
$71,000
PGY-2
$73,224
PGY-3
$76,932
PGY-4
$80,523
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401621099
- NRMP Code:
- 1170440C0
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Steven Arnold De Jong
- Email:
- sdejong@lumc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/15/2025 - 9/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2025 - 1/15/2026
- 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
- June Start Date:
- June 22
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1170440C0, 1170440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Anitra Harvey
- Contact Email:
- Anitra.Harvey@luhs.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-2:9PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 32
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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