Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program

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

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About Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401621130
Program director
Jill Patton
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
19
First-year spots
Applicants
1,853
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
27%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Park Ridge, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 19 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,853 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 27% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
19
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White62%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jill Patton
Program coordinator
Afshan Woodrich
Coordinator phone
(847) 723-2133
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

Department of Medicine - 6 South 1775 West Dempster Street Park Ridge, IL 60068 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 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 Lutheran General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 27% of residents at Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 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 Lutheran General Hospital Program offer?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program offers 19 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 19 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program received 1,853 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General 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 Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 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 Lutheran General Hospital Program located?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine - 6 South 1775 West Dempster Street Park Ridge, IL 60068. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

Who is the program director of Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program?

The program director is Jill Patton. The program coordinator, Afshan Woodrich, is the usual contact for application questions.

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