PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program

Pediatrics residency program in Park Ridge, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care.

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About Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program

ACGME code
3201612077
Program director
Joanna Lewis
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
1,084
Latest cycle
Interview rate
45.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Park Ridge, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,084 applications and invited about 45.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% 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.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
45.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates60%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White44%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Joanna Lewis
Program coordinator
Rachel Schindler
Coordinator phone
(847) 723-5986
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

1775 Dempster Street, 2 South Box 54 Park Ridge, IL 60068 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) 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 (Park Ridge) Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) 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 (Park Ridge) Program offer?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program offers 20 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program received 1,084 applications and interviewed about 45.8% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) 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 (Park Ridge) 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 (Park Ridge) Program located?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program is located at 1775 Dempster Street, 2 South Box 54 Park Ridge, IL 60068. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

Who is the program director of Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge) Program?

The program director is Joanna Lewis. The program coordinator, Rachel Schindler, is the usual contact for application questions.

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