Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Berwyn, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital.

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About Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program

ACGME code
1201611098
Program director
Nereida Esparza
Location
Berwyn, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
520
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Berwyn, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 520 applications and invited about 33.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
33.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White36%
  • Asian52%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Nereida Esparza
Program coordinator
Kristy Sliwinski
Coordinator phone
(708) 783-6586
Program phone
(708) 783-3453
Sponsoring institution
Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital

MacNeal Family Medicine Center 3231 South Euclid Avenue 5th floor Berwyn, IL 60402 Open in Google Maps

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program offer?

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program?

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program received 520 applications and interviewed about 33.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loyola Medicine MacNeal 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 Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital 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.

Where is Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program located?

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program is located at MacNeal Family Medicine Center 3231 South Euclid Avenue 5th floor Berwyn, IL 60402. Its sponsoring institution is Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital.

Who is the program director of Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program?

The program director is Nereida Esparza. The program coordinator, Kristy Sliwinski, is the usual contact for application questions.