University of Chicago Program
Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
19
Positions
#32
Specialty Rank
$73,015
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#32
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3621600146
- NRMP Code:
- 1160362C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 17%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
During the first three years, residents rotate across core surgical disciplines with emphasis on cancer, trauma, cardiac, and transplant surgery, while also gaining early exposure to plastic and reconstructive surgery. The final three years follow a focused-practice model with rotations at UChicago and offsite locations, providing in-depth experience in head/neck trauma, private cosmetic practice, and the full continuum of patient care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,015
PGY-1
$77,234
PGY-2
$79,898
PGY-3
$83,530
PGY-4
$88,978
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 21.5%(FREIDA)
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:
- 3621600146
- NRMP Code:
- 1160362C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Russell R Reid
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 9/25/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/17/2025 - 2/18/2026
- 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:
- 245
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1160362C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lara Tan
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3PGY-6:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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