Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology at Ascension Illinois/Saint Alexius

Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Program website
Accepts J-1 Accepts H-1B Accepts F-1
Residency facts
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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% (2025 survey) 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 Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes Step 2 CK pass required of 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

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.