SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program

Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

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About University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program

ACGME code
4401631096
Program director
Vijay Maker
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
33.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates66%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
Vijay Maker
Program coordinator
Pamela Thomas
Coordinator phone
(773) 296-7093
Program phone
(312) 996-6765
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Univ. of IL Metro Group Hosp.Residency in Gen.Surg Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center 836 West Wellington, Room 4807 Chicago, IL 60657 Open in Google Maps

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program IMG-friendly?

About 33.6% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program is located at Univ. of IL Metro Group Hosp.Residency in Gen.Surg Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center 836 West Wellington, Room 4807 Chicago, IL 60657. Its sponsoring institution is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

Who is the program director of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group) Program?

The program director is Vijay Maker. The program coordinator, Pamela Thomas, is the usual contact for application questions.

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