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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Program

ACGME code
4401621395
Program director
Lisa Shimotake
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,651
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a not Available Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,651 applications and invited about 9.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
9
Interview rate
9.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates72%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White46%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Shimotake
Program coordinator
Vijay Maker
Coordinator phone
(312) 996-6765
Program phone
(312) 355-1493
Sponsoring institution
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Department of Surgery, M/C 958 840 S Wood Street, Suite 376- CSN Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 23% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offer?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offers 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program received 1,651 applications and interviewed about 9.7% 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 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 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 Program located?

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is located at Department of Surgery, M/C 958 840 S Wood Street, Suite 376- CSN Chicago, IL 60612. 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 Program?

The program director is Lisa Shimotake. The program coordinator, Vijay Maker, is the usual contact for application questions.

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