University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency in Chicago, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Five-year joint emergency medicine/internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois Chicago, with clinical rotations across five Chicagoland medical centers. IM training is at UI Health and the Jesse Brown VA; EM training is at UI Health, Advocate Lutheran General, Advocate Illinois Masonic and OSF Little Company of Mary. The program has graduated 27 classes and has over 65 EM/IM alumni.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents alternate between internal medicine and emergency medicine blocks; a dedicated EM/IM continuity clinic meets Wednesday mornings at the UI Health Outpatient Care Center.
- Didactics include the IM and EM parent-program conferences, EM/IM-specific conferences and journal clubs, simulation training in the SAIL Center and multidisciplinary quality improvement and patient safety work.
- Alumni fellowship examples listed include pulmonary/critical care (Harbor-UCLA, Emory, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Maryland), wilderness medicine and gastroenterology.
- Applicants apply separately to EM/IM through ResidencyCAS, need USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 scores and at least three letters including a SLOE; interviews are virtual on Thursdays from early November to late January; H-1B and J-1 visas are not accepted.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Vinay Mikkilineni, MD (Interim Program Director)
- Program coordinator
- Ashley Bednarek
- Address
- 808 S. Wood St. Rm. 471, Chicago, IL 60612
- ashleyjb@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 Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency training
A combined program trains in more than one specialty, so it is longer than either alone. Confirm the length and the board certification pathways with the program.
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 Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine 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 Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine 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 University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine 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.