NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Neurology 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
1801621035
Program director
Jared Davis
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,040
Latest cycle
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,040 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White48%
  • Asian37%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jared Davis
Program coordinator
Diana Mnatsakanova
Coordinator phone
(312) 996-6496
Program phone
(312) 413-5659
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

912 S. Wood NPI MC 796 912 South Wood Street, #174N 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 and H-1B 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 22% 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 Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 0%.

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 S. Wood NPI MC 796 912 South Wood Street, #174N 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 Jared Davis. The program coordinator, Diana Mnatsakanova, is the usual contact for application questions.

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