Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Swedish Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Swedish Hospital.

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About Swedish Hospital Program

ACGME code
1101600571
Program director
Christine Patte
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Swedish Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Swedish Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates59%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White53%
  • Asian29%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Christine Patte
Program coordinator
Jordan Anderson
Coordinator phone
(773) 989-3808
Program phone
(773) 989-3800
Sponsoring institution
Swedish Hospital

5140 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Open in Google Maps

Swedish Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Swedish Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Swedish Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Swedish Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at Swedish Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Swedish Hospital Program offer?

Swedish Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Swedish 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 Swedish Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Swedish Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Swedish Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Swedish Hospital Program located?

Swedish Hospital Program is located at 5140 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60625. Its sponsoring institution is Swedish Hospital.

Who is the program director of Swedish Hospital Program?

The program director is Christine Patte. The program coordinator, Jordan Anderson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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