Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors H-1B

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

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About Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

ACGME code
4201621055
Program director
Gaurav Rana
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
661
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is a community-based university affiliated Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 661 applications and invited about 7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • 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: interviewed54%
  • Silver signal: interviewed17%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White56%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
  • Other25%

Contact and location

Program director
Gaurav Rana
Program coordinator
Anna Johnson
Coordinator phone
(312) 864-3825
Program phone
(630) 709-1905
Sponsoring institution
Cook County Health and Hospitals System

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Department of Radiology 1901 W Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsors H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program IMG-friendly?

About 38% of residents at Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How competitive is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program received 661 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

Applicants who sent Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program a gold signal received interviews about 54% of the time, silver signals about 17%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program located?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is located at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Department of Radiology 1901 W Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

Who is the program director of Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

The program director is Gaurav Rana. The program coordinator, Anna Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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