Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

About University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

ACGME code
3001621098
Program director
Steven Garzon
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
664
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
63%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 664 applications and invited about 8.9% 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 63% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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
6
Positions filled
6
Applications received
664
Interview rate
8.9%
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 graduates16%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs37%
  • Non-US IMGs26%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White32%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Garzon
Program coordinator
Rhonda Albritton
Coordinator phone
(312) 413-1790
Program phone
(312) 996-3877
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

840 South Wood Street, Room 130 CSN 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 63% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offer?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offers 6 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 6 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 664 applications and interviewed about 8.9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 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 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 6%.

Where is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is located at 840 South Wood Street, Room 130 CSN 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 Steven Garzon. The program coordinator, Rhonda Albritton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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