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Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program

Family Medicine residency program in Loves Park, Illinois, sponsored by Mercyhealth GME Consortium.

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About Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program

ACGME code
1201600710
Program director
Sandra Labak
Location
Loves Park, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
815
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
85%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Loves Park, Illinois, sponsored by Mercyhealth GME Consortium. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 815 applications and invited about 29.9% 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 85% 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 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
29.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs59%
  • Non-US IMGs26%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White11%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sandra Labak
Program coordinator
Naomi Perez
Coordinator phone
(815) 971-3397
Program phone
(815) 971-3310
Sponsoring institution
Mercyhealth GME Consortium

Mercyhealth Alpine 7702 N. Alpine Road Loves Park, IL 61111 Open in Google Maps

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Mercyhealth GME Consortium 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 Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 85% of residents at Mercyhealth GME Consortium 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 Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program offer?

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program?

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program received 815 applications and interviewed about 29.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mercyhealth GME Consortium 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 Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program located?

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program is located at Mercyhealth Alpine 7702 N. Alpine Road Loves Park, IL 61111. Its sponsoring institution is Mercyhealth GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program?

The program director is Sandra Labak. The program coordinator, Naomi Perez, is the usual contact for application questions.