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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1601621025
Program director
Fady Charbel
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
343
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 343 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
14.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White58%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Fady Charbel
Program coordinator
Avis Foster
Coordinator phone
(312) 996-4842
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

912 South Wood Street (M/C 799) Rm 451N, Neuropscyhiatric institute 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 33% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 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 343 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

Applicants who sent University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is located at 912 South Wood Street (M/C 799) Rm 451N, Neuropscyhiatric institute 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 Fady Charbel. The program coordinator, Avis Foster, is the usual contact for application questions.

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