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Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Ascension Illinois.

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About Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program

ACGME code
1201611103
Program director
Aneesh Tyle
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
942
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Ascension Illinois. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 942 applications and invited about 17.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed24%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed11%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
17.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White32%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Aneesh Tyle
Program coordinator
Patricia Boskovic
Coordinator phone
(773) 665-6730
Program phone
(773) 665-3411
Sponsoring institution
Ascension Illinois

2900 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60657 Open in Google Maps

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program IMG-friendly?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program offer?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program received 942 applications and interviewed about 17.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (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 Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program?

Applicants who sent Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 17%.

Where is Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program located?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program is located at 2900 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60657. Its sponsoring institution is Ascension Illinois.

Who is the program director of Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program?

The program director is Aneesh Tyle. The program coordinator, Patricia Boskovic, is the usual contact for application questions.

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