Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Ascension Illinois.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.