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Advocate Health Care Program

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

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About Advocate Health Care Program

ACGME code
4401600001
Program director
Jane Lee
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,249
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Advocate Health Care Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Park Ridge, Illinois, sponsored by Advocate Health Care. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,249 applications and invited about 7.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
7.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White53%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Jane Lee
Program coordinator
Katie Esparza
Coordinator phone
(847) 723-7200
Program phone
(708) 684-4289
Sponsoring institution
Advocate Health Care

1775 Dempster Street Dept. of Surgery Park Ridge, IL 60068 Open in Google Maps

Advocate Health Care Program: frequently asked questions

Does Advocate Health Care Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Advocate Health Care 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Advocate Health Care Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Advocate Health Care Program offer?

Advocate Health Care Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Advocate Health Care Program?

Advocate Health Care Program received 1,249 applications and interviewed about 7.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Advocate Health Care 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Advocate Health Care Program located?

Advocate Health Care Program is located at 1775 Dempster Street Dept. of Surgery Park Ridge, IL 60068. Its sponsoring institution is Advocate Health Care.

Who is the program director of Advocate Health Care Program?

The program director is Jane Lee. The program coordinator, Katie Esparza, is the usual contact for application questions.

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