University of Chicago Program
Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
32
Positions
#58
Specialty Rank
$77,234
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#58
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4201611061
- NRMP Code:
- 1160420A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 69
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our institution is the largest Medicaid provider in the state of Illinois, delivering gold-standard care to all surrounding communities that lack access to care. We are also a top tier research institution with our residents participating in research projects and getting financial support for presenting projects. Education is the main focus for the program leadership and selected core faculty - this year we will introduce restructured curricula focusing on year-in-training programming.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$77,234
PGY-1
$77,234
PGY-2
$79,898
PGY-3
$83,530
PGY-4
$87,161
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 20.3%
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:
- 4201611061
- NRMP Code:
- 1160420A0
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Olga Pasternak-Wise
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 11/26/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 1/15/2026
- 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
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1160420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Chicago Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Mohammad Yassin
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
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, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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