Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Chicago Program

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

ACGME code
3001621097
Program director
Elizabeth Kertowidjojo
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About University of Chicago Program

Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
668
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Chicago Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 668 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% 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. 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
9
Positions filled
9
Applications received
668
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates74%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White44%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other7%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-14
PGY-29
PGY-35
PGY-49
Hours per week (PGY-1)
50
Days off per week
1.5
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
7
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training82%
  • Other18%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Kertowidjojo
Program coordinator
Christine Roman
Coordinator phone
(773) 834-7708
Program phone
(773) 834-5720
Sponsoring institution
University of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S Maryland Avenue, MC 3083 Chicago, IL 60637 Open in Google Maps

University of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of 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 Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at University of Chicago Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 Program offer?

University of Chicago Program offers 9 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Chicago Program?

University of Chicago Program received 668 applications and interviewed about 13% 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 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 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 Program?

Applicants who sent University of 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 Chicago Program located?

University of Chicago Program is located at 5841 S Maryland Avenue, MC 3083 Chicago, IL 60637. Its sponsoring institution is University of Chicago Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Chicago Program?

The program director is Elizabeth Kertowidjojo. The program coordinator, Christine Roman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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