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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
23
Positions
#83
Specialty Rank
$71,820
PGY1 Salary
65.0%
IMG %
#83
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3001621098
NRMP Code:
1150300C1YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
23
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
24
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
45
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
44.4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We believe that pathologists-in-training should be exposed to a variety of practice sites, including academic-research and community-based settings. In this way, graduates from our program who pursue careers in academic pathology understand the practice of pathology by colleagues in community settings, and graduates who eventually practice pathology in community hospitals understand how an academic medical center functions.

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,820
PGY-1
$74,337
PGY-2
$76,875
PGY-3
$79,683
PGY-4
$83,011
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
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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
21.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
298K
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

Nominal Salary
$71,820
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,121
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3001621098
NRMP Code:
1150300C1YOG
Total Positions:
23
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Steven A Garzon
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 12/23/2025
Interview Period:
10/20/2025 - 12/23/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1150300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
Contact Person:
Rhonda Albritton
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
65.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
75th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
15.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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