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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL
14
Positions
35.7%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1561621020
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
73

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
45.50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
12%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our highly selective fellowship offers rigorous clinical and academic training with a focus on underserved populations, fostering both excellence and compassion. Fellows gain advanced skills in ICU leadership, point-of-care ultrasound, and key procedures. A strong mentorship model and research opportunities support scholarly growth, preparing graduates to lead with expertise and humanity.

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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$76,251
PGY-1
$76,251
PGY-4
$79,434
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chicago, IL

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1561621020
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
73
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/15/2026 - 7/30/2026
Interview Period:
8/1/2001 - 10/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1150156F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
35.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
7.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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