Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology at Ascension Illinois/Saint Alexius

Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Program website
Accepts J-1 Accepts H-1B Accepts F-1
Resident salary
PGY-1 $69,340 PGY-2 $71,977 PGY-3 $74,513 PGY-4 $78,886
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution Paid leave 21 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 79 Longest shift (Y1) 24 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Not allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 0% DO 50% US-MD 50% Total positions 26 Interviews per spot ~17 Faculty:resident 1.4 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No Graduation year Within 2 years of graduation USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Faculty, Standardized Applies via ERAS No
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Tracks Primary care, Women's health Preliminary positions Not offered Starts June Applications open 2026-09-24 Interviews begin 2025-10-15
Benefits On-site child care, Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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