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Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program

Pediatrics residency program in Oak Lawn, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care.

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About Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program

ACGME code
3201621382
Program director
Kent Nelson
Location
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
837
Latest cycle
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Oak Lawn, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 837 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates37%
  • US DO graduates53%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White58%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Kent Nelson
Program coordinator
Donna Melero
Coordinator phone
(708) 684-2671
Program phone
(708) 684-1257
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

Advocate Christ Medical Center 4440 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program offer?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program offers 15 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program located?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program is located at Advocate Christ Medical Center 4440 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

Who is the program director of Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program?

The program director is Kent Nelson. The program coordinator, Donna Melero, is the usual contact for application questions.

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