University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL
8
Positions
87.5%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1481621117
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.70
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 47.10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Three teaching hospitals each guaranteeing exposure to a breadth of pathologies; Award winning teaching attendings; Weekly didactic fellows only discussions; Nephrology 101 conference series with experts in the field on core areas of nephrology; Vast exposure to outpatient hemodialysis and home therapies; 3-month rotation in a private dialysis unit; Protected time for research with federally founded mentors.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$79,683
PGY-1
$79,683
PGY-4
$83,011
PGY-5
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:
- 1481621117
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/17/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1150148F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 24
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 87.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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