SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program

Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Ascension Illinois.

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About Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program

ACGME code
4401631086
Program director
Bipan Chand
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
1,034
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Ascension Illinois. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,034 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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
2
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White67%
  • Asian33%

Contact and location

Program director
Bipan Chand
Program coordinator
Lora Tannehill
Coordinator phone
(773) 665-6237
Sponsoring institution
Ascension Illinois

2900 North Lake Shore Drive 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60657 Open in Google Maps

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program sponsor visas?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (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 Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program IMG-friendly?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program offer?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program received 1,034 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (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 Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) 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 Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program located?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program is located at 2900 North Lake Shore Drive 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60657. Its sponsoring institution is Ascension Illinois.

Who is the program director of Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program?

The program director is Bipan Chand. The program coordinator, Lora Tannehill, is the usual contact for application questions.

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