University of Chicago Program
Hand Surgery (ORS)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL
2
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2631621035
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 31
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 27.30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This 12 month ACGME-accredited fellowship provides experience in total upper extremity surgery, including shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopy, and - complex problems of the elbow, wrist, hand, and microsurgery. Fellows spend 6 months at the University of Chicago Hospitals and 6 months at NorthShore.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$81,875
PGY-1
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2631621035
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 31
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/22/2025 - 11/17/2025
- Interview Period:
- 2/1/2026 - 2/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1160263F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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