AnesthesiologyCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

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About Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

ACGME code
0401612039
Program director
Piotr Al-Jindi
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,197
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
68%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is a community-based Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System. It offers 9 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,197 applications and invited about 9.9% 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 68% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 62 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates16%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs46%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White41%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Piotr Al-Jindi
Program coordinator
Kaitlynn Delvalle
Coordinator phone
(312) 864-1905
Program phone
(312) 864-3047
Sponsoring institution
Cook County Health and Hospitals System

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management 1901 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program IMG-friendly?

About 68% of residents at Cook County Health and Hospitals System 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program offer?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program offers 9 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program received 1,197 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cook County Health and Hospitals System 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 Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program located?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is located at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management 1901 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

Who is the program director of Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

The program director is Piotr Al-Jindi. The program coordinator, Kaitlynn Delvalle, is the usual contact for application questions.