Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Cook County Emergency Medicine Residency Program has been serving the Cook County community since 1988. It emphasizes the importance of providing quality health care with respect and dignity to all patients, regardless of their background. The program promotes a learning environment that values patient care and has a diverse faculty dedicated to teaching residents the skills necessary to excel in emergency medicine.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Cook County Emergency Medicine Residency Program appears to be IMG-friendly, based on its emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and willingness to accept candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Nonetheless, specific details about current IMG residents or any explicit mention about IMG acceptance rates are not provided in the text. Interested applicants are encouraged to consider applying, particularly if they are part of an underrepresented community.
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Program Website
Address
Cook County Health & Hospitals System, 1901 W. Harrison St., Suite 121, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Program Director
Michael A Schindlbeck, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Training program has a lot of autonomy, with a focus on learning by doing in a busy county training environment, accommodating diverse faculty, and a patient population that provides rich learning opportunities over four years.
Application
The Cook County Emergency Medicine Residency program accepts applications through ERAS. The application process opens on September 1 and the deadline for submissions is December 1. Interview dates typically run from mid-November to February. Additional materials such as letters of recommendation and personal statements are required.
# of Locations
Serving as the safety net hospital for the third largest city in America with multiple clinical sites.
Fellowship
The program offers several fellowship opportunities for its residents. Notable fellowships include Ultrasound, Simulation, and Toxicology, all of which are linked to affiliated institutions that provide specialized training in these areas.
Resident Life
Overview
Serving the Cook County Community and Beyond Since 1988
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years of residency training.
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Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
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