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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Dermatology 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
0801621034
Program director
Michelle Bain
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
421
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

In the latest application cycle the program received 421 applications and invited about 16.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed93%
  • Silver signal: interviewed14%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
16.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Michelle Bain
Program coordinator
Barbara Balleza
Coordinator phone
(312) 413-7448
Program phone
(312) 996-6966
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

808 S Wood Street, M/C 624, Room 380 CME Chicago, IL 60612-7307 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?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program received 421 applications and interviewed about 16.2% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

Applicants who sent University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program a gold signal received interviews about 93% of the time, silver signals about 14%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is located at 808 S Wood Street, M/C 624, Room 380 CME Chicago, IL 60612-7307. 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 Michelle Bain. The program coordinator, Barbara Balleza, is the usual contact for application questions.

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