Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/Cook County Health and Hospitals System/Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Program
Back to ProgramsCook County Health and Hospitals System/Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Program
Public health and general preventive medicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
5
Positions
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3801621050
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 3
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 53.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our two-year ACGME-accredited residency, jointly sponsored by Cook County Health and Northwestern University, offers individualized training for just two residents per year. Trainees gain hands-on experience in governmental public health, diverse clinical settings, and quality improvement, with a focus on health equity and underserved populations. Small cohorts, strong mentorship, and rich community partnerships set our program apart.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,750
PGY-1
$67,635
PGY-2
$70,934
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $349K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.4%0
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.96
Gas (per gallon)
$3.24
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3801621050
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 3
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Juleigh M Nowinski Konchak
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 211
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1127380R0, 1127380A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cook County Department of Public Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cook County Department of Public Health
- Contact Person:
- Juleigh M Nowinski Konchak
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 211
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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