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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) 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 (Mount Sinai) Program

ACGME code
4401621385
Program director
Grace Chang
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,359
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,359 applications and invited about 5.4% 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 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 64 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
5.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates62%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White57%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Grace Chang
Program coordinator
Patricia Holden
Coordinator phone
(773) 257-6464
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Department of Surgery Mount Sinai Medical Center California Avenue at 15th Street Chicago, IL 60608 Open in Google Maps

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program sponsor visas?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program offer?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program received 1,359 applications and interviewed about 5.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) 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 (Mount Sinai) 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Mount Sinai) Program is located at Department of Surgery Mount Sinai Medical Center California Avenue at 15th Street Chicago, IL 60608. 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 (Mount Sinai) Program?

The program director is Grace Chang. The program coordinator, Patricia Holden, is the usual contact for application questions.

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