Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Illinois.
See how you matchAbout Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 9991600035
- Program director
- Shehzad Ali
- Location
- Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 33.3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program is a Transitional Year residency program in Illinois.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
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Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates58%
- US DO graduates8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Shehzad Ali
- Program coordinator
- Terry Tuohy
- Coordinator phone
- (773) 564-5235
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
4646 N Marine Dr,Chicago Open in Google Maps
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 33.3% of residents at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program located?
Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program is located at 4646 N Marine Dr,Chicago.
Who is the program director of Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program?
The program director is Shehzad Ali. The program coordinator, Terry Tuohy, is the usual contact for application questions.