Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
See how you matchAbout Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program
- ACGME code
- 1401612113
- Program director
- Anshu Singh
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 41
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 6,548
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 5.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 71%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System. It offers 41 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 6,548 applications and invited about 5.7% 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 71% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
- 41
- Interview rate
- 5.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates11%
- US DO graduates19%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs64%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White12%
- Asian39%
- Black or African American26%
- Hispanic or Latino23%
- American Indian or Alaska Native1%
- Other2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Anshu Singh
- Program coordinator
- Dixie Dominguez
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 864-7311
- Program phone
- (312) 864-7238
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cook County Health and Hospitals System
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Department of Medicine 1950 W Polk St Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program: frequently asked questions
Does Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program IMG-friendly?
About 71% of residents at Cook County Health and Hospitals System 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 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program offer?
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program offers 41 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 41 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program received 6,548 applications and interviewed about 5.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cook County Health and Hospitals System 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 Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program located?
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is located at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Department of Medicine 1950 W Polk St Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
Who is the program director of Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?
The program director is Anshu Singh. The program coordinator, Dixie Dominguez, is the usual contact for application questions.