Olympia Fields Hospital Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program, sponsored by Olympia Fields Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Olympia Fields Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1101600572
- Program director
- Fred Lepore
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 40%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Olympia Fields Hospital Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program, sponsored by Olympia Fields Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.
Is Olympia Fields Hospital Program a good fit for you?
Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.
Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates20%
- US DO graduates40%
- US IMGs36%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White64%
- Asian28%
- Black or African American4%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Fred Lepore
- Program coordinator
- Sara Cogswell
- Coordinator phone
- (708) 855-8005
- Program phone
- (708) 642-8840
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Olympia Fields Hospital
20201 Crawford Ave Open in Google Maps
Olympia Fields Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Olympia Fields Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Olympia Fields Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Olympia Fields Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 40% of residents at Olympia Fields Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Olympia Fields Hospital Program offer?
Olympia Fields Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Olympia Fields Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Olympia Fields Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Olympia Fields Hospital Program located?
Olympia Fields Hospital Program is located at 20201 Crawford Ave. Its sponsoring institution is Olympia Fields Hospital.
Who is the program director of Olympia Fields Hospital Program?
The program director is Fred Lepore. The program coordinator, Sara Cogswell, is the usual contact for application questions.