Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago) Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#222
Specialty Rank
$69,340
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#222
Surgery Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401631086
- NRMP Code:
- 1405440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
No fellows or subspecialty residents - broad learning opportunities - no attrition for more than 20 years
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,340
PGY-1
$71,977
PGY-2
$74,513
PGY-3
$78,886
PGY-4
$81,398
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):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
- 22.7%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401631086
- NRMP Code:
- 1405440C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Francis J Podbielski
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 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:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1405440C0, 1405440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ascension Illinois
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ascension Illinois
- Contact Person:
- Camelia L Stanciu
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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