Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program

Transitional Year residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Ascension Illinois.

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About Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program

ACGME code
9991600033
Program director
Monica Sharma
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,657
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
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 Transitional Year residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Ascension Illinois.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,657 applications and invited about 3.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
Monica Sharma
Program coordinator
Patricia Boskovic
Coordinator phone
(773) 665-6730
Program phone
(773) 665-3017
Sponsoring institution
Ascension Illinois

Saint Joseph Hospital 2900 N Lake Shore Drive 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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program received 1,657 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program located?

Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program is located at Saint Joseph Hospital 2900 N Lake Shore Drive 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 Monica Sharma. The program coordinator, Patricia Boskovic, is the usual contact for application questions.