Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program offers an engaging and informative environment for prospective applicants. The program holds Meet & Greets where applicants can connect with current residents and program directors, facilitating inquiry into various aspects of the program. The formal application process requires comprehensive documentation, including a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and proof of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Skills passage. This program emphasizes the importance of clinical experience in American settings for international medical graduates, ensuring that all participants are well-prepared for their residency.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The OB/GYN residency program at Loyola Medicine accepts graduates of medical schools outside of the United States, requiring them to have at least one year of clinical experience in the U.S. Observerships or research do not count as clinical experience, but clerkships at American hospitals do. Graduates of international medical schools must also have ECFMG certification prior to applying. The program accepts J-1 visas for international medical graduates but does not sponsor H1-B visas.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The LUMC Ob/Gyn residency Program will be holding virtual interviews on November 13, December 4, and December 11, 2024. The program has a requirement for applicants to attend one of the informational Meet & Greets.
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Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Applicants must have completed a complete application including a personal statement, research experience, publications, medical school transcripts, and any honors or distinctions obtained during medical school or elsewhere. They also need to provide three to four letters of recommendation, take and pass Step 1 of the USMLE, and take and pass the Clinical Skills portion of Step 2 before the match. Graduates of medical schools outside of the United States must have one year of clinical experience in the United States, and they should be ECFMG certified before applying. The program accepts J-1 visas and does not sponsor H1B visas.
Application
The application process includes submitting a complete application with a personal statement, research experience, publications, medical school transcripts, and any honors or distinctions obtained. It requires three to four letters of recommendation, and applicants must take and pass Step 1 of the USMLE and the Clinical Skills portion of Step 2 before the match. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States must have clinical experience in the U.S. and ECFMG certification before applying. Applications are accepted through ResidencyCAS only.
Key dates for the application process are:
- Meet & Greets for interested applicants are on:
- August 29, 2024, at 7 pm
- September 5, 2024, at 7 pm (DEI focused)
- September 19, 2024, at 7 pm
- Interview dates are:
- November 13, 2024
- December 4, 2024
- December 11, 2024
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
Fellowship
The program provides opportunities for OB/GYN residents to pursue fellowships after graduation, although specific fellowship details are not provided within the text. Recent graduates may have engaged in various subspecialties post-residency but specific affiliations or specialties are not detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The LUMC Ob/Gyn Residency Program offers informal Meet & Greets for interested applicants where they can connect with current residents and program directors to ask specific questions about the program.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program’s duration and structure typically span over several years, focusing on comprehensive education and training in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Graduates of medical schools outside of the United States must have one year of clinical experience in the United States and applicants should be ECFMG certified before applying.
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