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Olympia Fields Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine residency program, sponsored by Olympia Fields Hospital.

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About 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

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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
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.