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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Orthopaedic 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
2601621047
Program director
Alfonso Mejia
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
540
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.4%
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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 540 applications and invited about 22.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
22.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White46%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Alfonso Mejia
Program coordinator
Theresa Mora
Coordinator phone
(312) 996-9858
Program phone
(312) 996-7161
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

University of Illinois Hospital 835 S Wolcott Avenue Room E-270, M/C 844 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 Orthopaedic 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 7 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 7 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 540 applications and interviewed about 22.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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 835 S Wolcott Avenue Room E-270, M/C 844 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 Alfonso Mejia. The program coordinator, Theresa Mora, is the usual contact for application questions.