Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
16
Positions
#45
Specialty Rank
$60,800
PGY1 Salary
#45
Ophthalmology Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401622047
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,800
PGY-1
$54,995
PGY-2
$57,678
PGY-3
$60,543
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $282K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.8%0
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.28
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401622047
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Surendar Dwarakanathan
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
- Primary Teaching Site:
- John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
- Contact Person:
- Surendar Dwarakanathan
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
Rankings & Reputation
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