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Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Evanston, IL(Evanston, IL Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$63,691
PGY1 Salary
3.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991600038
NRMP Code:
1168999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
32
0
Part-Time Physicians:
32
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The program offers tremendous flexibility, of 13 4-week rotations 6 are electives. The program aims to create a PGY1 year tailored to the needs of each individual resident.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$63,691
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Evanston, IL
Metropolitan Area
Evanston, IL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

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
24.7%(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

Nominal Salary
$63,691
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$59,524
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991600038
NRMP Code:
1168999P0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alan Cam Senh
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
213

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1168999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ascension Illinois
Primary Teaching Site:
Ascension Illinois
Contact Person:
Catherine Clark
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
29
Unpaid Leave Days:
35

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
3.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
3rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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