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Loyola University Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center.

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About Loyola University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4401621099
Program director
Steven DeJong
Location
Maywood, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,444
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Loyola University Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Maywood, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola University Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,444 applications and invited about 10% 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
10%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White67%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven DeJong
Program coordinator
Michael Anstadt
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(708) 327-2727
Sponsoring institution
Loyola University Medical Center

Department of Surgery 2160 South First Avenue Maywood, IL 60153 Open in Google Maps

Loyola University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loyola University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Loyola University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Loyola University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Loyola University Medical Center Program offer?

Loyola University Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Loyola University Medical Center Program?

Loyola University Medical Center Program received 1,444 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loyola University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Loyola University Medical Center 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 Loyola University Medical Center Program located?

Loyola University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Surgery 2160 South First Avenue Maywood, IL 60153. Its sponsoring institution is Loyola University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Loyola University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Steven DeJong. The program coordinator, Michael Anstadt, is the usual contact for application questions.

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