Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Evanston, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.

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About University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program

ACGME code
1401631125
Program director
Liza Icayan
Location
Evanston, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
2,499
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Evanston, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,499 applications and invited about 16.2% 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 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
16.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White48%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Liza Icayan
Program coordinator
Lisa Przybylski
Coordinator phone
(847) 570-4789
Sponsoring institution
University of Chicago Medical Center

Department of Medicine 2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Open in Google Maps

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) 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 University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program offer?

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program?

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program received 2,499 applications and interviewed about 16.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) 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 University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program located?

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program is located at Department of Medicine 2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201. Its sponsoring institution is University of Chicago Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program?

The program director is Liza Icayan. The program coordinator, Lisa Przybylski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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