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Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago.

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About Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

ACGME code
1201631618
Program director
Dennys Vera Daner
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,811
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,811 applications and invited about 6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
8
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs48%
  • Non-US IMGs52%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White4%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Dennys Vera Daner
Program coordinator
Pilvi Innola
Coordinator phone
(773) 522-6100
Program phone
(773) 257-6025
Sponsoring institution
Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago

Dept of Family Medicine & Community Health 1501 S. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608-1797 Open in Google Maps

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program offer?

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program?

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program received 1,811 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of 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 Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of 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.

Where is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program located?

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program is located at Dept of Family Medicine & Community Health 1501 S. California Avenue Chicago, IL 60608-1797. Its sponsoring institution is Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago.

Who is the program director of Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program?

The program director is Dennys Vera Daner. The program coordinator, Pilvi Innola, is the usual contact for application questions.