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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

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About University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

ACGME code
1401621124
Program director
Anne M Polick, MD
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
35
First-year spots
Applicants
3,469
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 35 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,469 applications and invited about 18.4% 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 3% 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. The program offers research track.

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
35
Interview rate
18.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White28%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Anne M Polick, MD
Program coordinator
Christopher Zell
Coordinator phone
(312) 996-4908
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

University of Illinois Hospital Department of Medicine 840 S Wood Street, 1020S CSB, M/C 757 Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offer?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offers 35 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 35 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program received 3,469 applications and interviewed about 18.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is located at University of Illinois Hospital Department of Medicine 840 S Wood Street, 1020S CSB, M/C 757 Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

Who is the program director of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

The program director is Anne M Polick, MD. The program coordinator, Christopher Zell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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