UrologyCommunity-based

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

Urology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

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About Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program

ACGME code
4801600175
Program director
Patricia Vidal
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
217
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is a community-based Urology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 217 applications and invited about 15.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Urology programs, which interview about 25.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Urology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
15.7%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White60%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Patricia Vidal
Program coordinator
Maire Leahy
Coordinator phone
(312) 864-0395
Sponsoring institution
Cook County Health and Hospitals System

1950 W Polk Suite 5210 #1 Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsor visas?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System 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 Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program IMG-friendly?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Urology program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program received 217 applications and interviewed about 15.7% of applicants. The typical Urology program interviews about 25.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program located?

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is located at 1950 W Polk Suite 5210 #1 Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is Cook County Health and Hospitals System.

Who is the program director of Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?

The program director is Patricia Vidal. The program coordinator, Maire Leahy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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