Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
The Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Anesthesiology residency in Chicago, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Anesthesiology residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, a 400-bed tertiary care Level I trauma center on Chicago's North Side that opened a new Center for Advanced Care tower in fall 2025. Training spans trauma, pediatrics, cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, obstetric/gynecologic, orthopedic and general surgery anesthesia plus critical care, pain and regional anesthesia. Residents also rotate at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Lurie Children's. Academic partners include Wake Forest, University of Illinois, Midwestern and Rosalind Franklin. All residents do scholarly work.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Stress scholarly interest: all residents present at conferences and contribute to publications; the program highlights top honors at the Midwestern Anesthesiology Residents Conference (MARC) and involvement at ASA and SOAP.
- Ask about the mix of sites (AIMMC, Christ, Lutheran General, Lurie Children's) and how pediatric and cardiac exposure is scheduled.
- Daily 6:00-6:45 a.m. conferences plus extended sessions on the first and third Tuesdays; ask how the longitudinal curriculum (wellness, global health, QI, bioethics, career development) is used.
- Mention interest in simulation: sessions led by the simulation director include structured debriefs on teamwork, communication and leadership.
- Be aware of stated screening: USMLE Step 2 CK >= 235 and first-attempt passes, three letters (one from an anesthesiologist), and J-1 visa sponsorship only.
- The program describes training for academic, community or fellowship paths; say which you intend and ask where recent graduates went.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Graham Lubinsky, MD, FASA (also Interim Chair)
- Program coordinator
- Hannah Graff, MPH
- Address
- 836 W. Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
- hannah.graff@aah.org
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Anesthesiology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Anesthesiology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Anesthesiology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Anesthesiology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.