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Lawndale Christian Health Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Lawndale Christian Health Center.

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About Lawndale Christian Health Center Program

ACGME code
1201600711
Program director
Benjamin Preyss
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
527
Latest cycle
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Lawndale Christian Health Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Lawndale Christian Health Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 527 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women74%
  • Men26%
  • White43%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American35%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Preyss
Program coordinator
Robert Werner
Coordinator phone
(872) 588-3016
Program phone
(872) 588-3210
Sponsoring institution
Lawndale Christian Health Center

3860 W Ogden Ave Chicago, IL 60623 Open in Google Maps

Lawndale Christian Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lawndale Christian Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Lawndale Christian Health Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Lawndale Christian Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 26% of residents at Lawndale Christian Health Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Lawndale Christian Health Center Program offer?

Lawndale Christian Health Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lawndale Christian Health Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Lawndale Christian Health Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Lawndale Christian Health Center Program located?

Lawndale Christian Health Center Program is located at 3860 W Ogden Ave Chicago, IL 60623. Its sponsoring institution is Lawndale Christian Health Center.

Who is the program director of Lawndale Christian Health Center Program?

The program director is Benjamin Preyss. The program coordinator, Robert Werner, is the usual contact for application questions.