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Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care.

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About Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0401621040
Program director
Graham Lubinsky
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,052
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
41%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,052 applications and invited about 11.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 41% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
11.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates28%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White34%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Graham Lubinsky
Program coordinator
Eloisa Buenaventura
Coordinator phone
(773) 296-7465
Program phone
(773) 296-7035
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

Department of Anesthesiology Rm 4830 836 West Wellington Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 41% of residents at Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program offer?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program received 1,052 applications and interviewed about 11.4% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program located?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program is located at Department of Anesthesiology Rm 4830 836 West Wellington Avenue Chicago, IL 60657. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

Who is the program director of Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program?

The program director is Graham Lubinsky. The program coordinator, Eloisa Buenaventura, is the usual contact for application questions.

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