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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

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About University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

ACGME code
0401611041
Program director
Rena Beckerly
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,042
Latest cycle
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,042 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White44%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Rena Beckerly
Program coordinator
Michelle Lopez Nunez
Coordinator phone
(312) 996-4021
Program phone
(312) 996-4020
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

1740 West Taylor Street Suite 3200 West, M/C 515 Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offer?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offers 13 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is located at 1740 West Taylor Street Suite 3200 West, M/C 515 Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

Who is the program director of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

The program director is Rena Beckerly. The program coordinator, Michelle Lopez Nunez, is the usual contact for application questions.