Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Swedish Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Swedish Hospital.

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About Swedish Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401600544
Program director
Dale Swims
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,876
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Swedish Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Swedish Hospital. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,876 applications and invited about 8.3% 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 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 57 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
10
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates77%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White37%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Dale Swims
Program coordinator
Rosie Ortega
Coordinator phone
(773) 989-3808
Sponsoring institution
Swedish Hospital

Graduate Medical Education Internal Medicine Residency Program 2751 W Winona Chicago, IL 60625 Open in Google Maps

Swedish Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Swedish Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Swedish Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Swedish Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at Swedish Hospital 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 Swedish Hospital Program offer?

Swedish Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Swedish Hospital Program?

Swedish Hospital Program received 1,876 applications and interviewed about 8.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Swedish 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 Swedish 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 Swedish Hospital Program located?

Swedish Hospital Program is located at Graduate Medical Education Internal Medicine Residency Program 2751 W Winona Chicago, IL 60625. Its sponsoring institution is Swedish Hospital.

Who is the program director of Swedish Hospital Program?

The program director is Dale Swims. The program coordinator, Rosie Ortega, is the usual contact for application questions.

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