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Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Oak Lawn, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care.

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About Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401621129
Program director
Jeffrey Ording
Location
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
2,837
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program is a not Available Internal Medicine residency program in Oak Lawn, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,837 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
21
Interview rate
10.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates62%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White29%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Ording
Program coordinator
Katherine Bittig
Coordinator phone
(708) 684-5673
Program phone
(708) 674-4369
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

Department of Medicine 4440 West 95th Street, 131-NO Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program offer?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program offers 21 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program received 2,837 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical 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 Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program located?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medicine 4440 West 95th Street, 131-NO Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

Who is the program director of Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jeffrey Ording. The program coordinator, Katherine Bittig, is the usual contact for application questions.

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