Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Berwyn, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital.

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About Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program

ACGME code
9991600032
Program director
Melissa Arredondo
Location
Berwyn, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,055
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Berwyn, Illinois, sponsored by Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,055 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White50%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Arredondo
Program coordinator
Kathleen Vandlik
Coordinator phone
(708) 216-5620
Program phone
(708) 783-3347
Sponsoring institution
Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital

3249 S Oak Park Ave Medical Education Berwyn, IL 60402 Open in Google Maps

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program?

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program received 1,055 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loyola Medicine MacNeal 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 Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital 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 Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program located?

Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program is located at 3249 S Oak Park Ave Medical Education Berwyn, IL 60402. Its sponsoring institution is Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital.

Who is the program director of Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital Program?

The program director is Melissa Arredondo. The program coordinator, Kathleen Vandlik, is the usual contact for application questions.