Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Loyola University Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center.

About Loyola University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3001621394
Program director
Rachel Gordezky
Location
Maywood, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
657
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Loyola University Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 657 applications and invited about 9.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
657
Interview rate
9.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White56%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Gordezky
Program coordinator
Elzbieta Stekala
Coordinator phone
(708) 327-2689
Program phone
(708) 216-2689
Sponsoring institution
Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Avenue Bldg 110, Room 2221 Maywood, IL 60153 Open in Google Maps

Loyola University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loyola University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Loyola University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Loyola University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 26% of residents at Loyola University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Loyola University Medical Center Program offer?

Loyola University Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Loyola University Medical Center Program?

Loyola University Medical Center Program received 657 applications and interviewed about 9.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loyola University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Loyola University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Loyola University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Loyola University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Loyola University Medical Center Program located?

Loyola University Medical Center Program is located at 2160 S First Avenue Bldg 110, Room 2221 Maywood, IL 60153. Its sponsoring institution is Loyola University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Loyola University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Rachel Gordezky. The program coordinator, Elzbieta Stekala, is the usual contact for application questions.

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