Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network.
See how you matchAbout Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program
- ACGME code
- 3401622012
- Program director
- Michelle Gittler
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 584
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program is a community-based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 584 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 13.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates80%
- US DO graduates20%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women60%
- Men40%
- White20%
- Asian40%
- Black or African American27%
- Hispanic or Latino20%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Michelle Gittler
- Program coordinator
- Leticia Fulgencio
- Coordinator phone
- (708) 363-7614
- Program phone
- (773) 565-3007
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network
1401 S California Boulevard Chicago, IL 60608 Open in Google Maps
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions
Does Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program sponsor visas?
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program IMG-friendly?
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program offer?
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program offers 5 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program?
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program received 584 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/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 Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program located?
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program is located at 1401 S California Boulevard Chicago, IL 60608. Its sponsoring institution is Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network.
Who is the program director of Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network/University of Chicago Program?
The program director is Michelle Gittler. The program coordinator, Leticia Fulgencio, is the usual contact for application questions.