PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program

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

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About Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program

ACGME code
4001621257
Program director
Marla Hartzen
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
620
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Park Ridge, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 620 applications and invited about 6.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
6.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White56%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Marla Hartzen
Program coordinator
Denise Turner-Stewart
Coordinator phone
(847) 723-5884
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

Department of Psychiatry, 8 South 1775 West Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 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 Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program offer?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program received 620 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 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 Lutheran General Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program located?

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program is located at Department of Psychiatry, 8 South 1775 West Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

Who is the program director of Advocate Health Care/Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program?

The program director is Marla Hartzen. The program coordinator, Denise Turner-Stewart, is the usual contact for application questions.