Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Evanston, IL(Evanston, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$63,691
PGY1 Salary
3.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991600038
- NRMP Code:
- 1168999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 32
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program offers tremendous flexibility, of 13 4-week rotations 6 are electives. The program aims to create a PGY1 year tailored to the needs of each individual resident.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,691
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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):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
- 24.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- 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:
- 9991600038
- NRMP Code:
- 1168999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alan Cam Senh
- Email:
- alan.senh@ascension.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 213
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1168999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ascension Illinois
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ascension Illinois
- Contact Person:
- Catherine Clark
- Contact Email:
- catherine.clark@ascension.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 29
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 35
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 3.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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