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University of Chicago Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.

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About University of Chicago Program

ACGME code
4201611061
Program director
Olga Pasternak-Wise
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
767
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Chicago Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 767 applications and invited about 10.8% 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 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • 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: interviewed59%
  • Silver signal: interviewed2%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Interview rate
10.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women32%
  • Men68%
  • White32%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Olga Pasternak-Wise
Program coordinator
Mandy Velligan
Coordinator phone
(773) 702-3160
Program phone
(224) 388-1428
Sponsoring institution
University of Chicago Medical Center

Dept of Radiology, MC 2026 5841 South Maryland Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 Open in Google Maps

University of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Chicago Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at University of Chicago Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of Chicago Program?

University of Chicago Program received 767 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for 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 University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago Program?

Applicants who sent University of Chicago Program a gold signal received interviews about 59% of the time, silver signals about 2%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is University of Chicago Program located?

University of Chicago Program is located at Dept of Radiology, MC 2026 5841 South Maryland Avenue Chicago, IL 60637. Its sponsoring institution is University of Chicago Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Chicago Program?

The program director is Olga Pasternak-Wise. The program coordinator, Mandy Velligan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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