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Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Evanston, Illinois, sponsored by Prime Midwest GME Consortium.

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About Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401611126
Program director
Harvey Friedman
Location
Evanston, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
3,161
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Evanston, Illinois, sponsored by Prime Midwest GME Consortium. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,161 applications and invited about 9.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
16
Interview rate
9.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs87%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White19%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Harvey Friedman
Program coordinator
Kathie Kafka
Coordinator phone
(847) 316-6228
Program phone
(847) 316-3109
Sponsoring institution
Prime Midwest GME Consortium

Department of Medicine 355 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 Open in Google Maps

Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 91% of residents at Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis 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 Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program offer?

Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program?

Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program received 3,161 applications and interviewed about 9.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis 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 Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis 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 Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program located?

Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine 355 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60202. Its sponsoring institution is Prime Midwest GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of Prime Midwest GME Consortium/Saint Francis Hospital Program?

The program director is Harvey Friedman. The program coordinator, Kathie Kafka, is the usual contact for application questions.

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