Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Evanston, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.

About University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program

ACGME code
3001621412
Program director
Ajit Paintal
Location
Evanston, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
581
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
69%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Evanston, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 581 applications and invited about 6.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 69% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
581
Interview rate
6.2%
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 graduates23%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs46%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White15%
  • Asian62%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other23%

Contact and location

Program director
Ajit Paintal
Program coordinator
Kathryn Seyfarth
Coordinator phone
(847) 570-2019
Program phone
(312) 371-4396
Sponsoring institution
University of Chicago Medical Center

Evanston Hospital 2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Open in Google Maps

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) 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 Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program IMG-friendly?

About 69% of residents at University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) 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 University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program offer?

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program?

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program received 581 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) 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 Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) 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 University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program?

Applicants who sent University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program located?

University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program is located at Evanston Hospital 2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201. Its sponsoring institution is University of Chicago Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Chicago (Endeavor Health – NorthShore Hospitals) Program?

The program director is Ajit Paintal. The program coordinator, Kathryn Seyfarth, is the usual contact for application questions.

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