Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program

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

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About Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401611114
Program director
Ariel Katz
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
6,443
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
82%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 6,443 applications and invited about 4.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 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
16
Interview rate
4.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates12%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs61%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White11%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Ariel Katz
Program coordinator
Anahi Toolabian
Coordinator phone
(773) 296-7046
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

836 W Wellington Avenue Room 7304 Chicago, IL 60657 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic 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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 82% of residents at Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program offer?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program received 6,443 applications and interviewed about 4.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic 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 Illinois Masonic 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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program located?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program is located at 836 W Wellington Avenue Room 7304 Chicago, IL 60657. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

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

The program director is Ariel Katz. The program coordinator, Anahi Toolabian, is the usual contact for application questions.

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