University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Dermatology 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
Three-year ACGME-accredited dermatology residency in the Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, with training at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Only advanced positions (PGY-2 to PGY-4) are offered, so applicants need a separate intern year, and the program lists 4 slots. Graduates are eligible for the American Board of Dermatology examination.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Advanced-only (PGY-2 to PGY-4) program: have your preliminary/transitional year secured and explain how it prepares you
- Three distinct training sites (university hospital, Jesse Brown VA, Lovell federal health care center): ask how time is split and how patient populations differ
- Only 4 slots, with a program director, associate director and a director for medical student education listed: ask about mentorship structure
- Alumni list shows pediatric and Mohs fellowships alongside private practice and Kaiser Permanente roles: ask about fellowship advising and career support
- Program describes a curriculum combining clinical training, research and collaborative learning: bring a specific research or scholarly interest to discuss
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Michelle A. Bain
- Program coordinator
- Barbara Balleza
- Address
- Department of Dermatology, 808 S. Wood Street, Suite 380, College of Medicine East Tower (CMET), Chicago, IL 60612
- bballe2@uic.edu
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 Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Dermatology 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Dermatology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Dermatology residency offer?
The directory records 4 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Dermatology 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.