Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Welcome to the Pediatric Residency Program at Comer Children's Hospital, part of the University of Chicago. Our mission is to train world-class pediatric leaders who elevate the childhood experience through knowledge and healthcare. Our residents engage with a diverse patient population and experience a wide range of clinical challenges in a supportive environment that emphasizes advocacy, skillful medical practice for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, and the integration of scientific research with clinical practice. We provide a richly diverse training experience that prepares residents for containing their medical expertise and competing in the dynamic field of pediatrics.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention policies regarding International Medical Graduates (IMGs). The document lacks details related to 'International Medical Graduates,' 'IMG applicants,' 'Eligibility for International Graduates,' or 'IMG acceptance rate.' There is no mention of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship practices (such as H1-B or J-1), and the current or past number of IMG residents in the program is also not specified.
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Program Website
Address
5721 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
Program Director
Dr. Nicola Orlov
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
The document does not provide explicit numerical information regarding the current number of PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the pediatric residency program. Specific numbers are not mentioned.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The document does not provide explicit information regarding the current number of PGY-1 residents who are International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program aims to train residents who are skilled in providing the highest level of medical care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents; advocates for children and their families and their social, emotional, and medical needs; and have the foundational medical and scientific background to pursue careers in their chosen area of pediatric medicine.
Application
Applicants can apply through various pathways for the 2024 admissions cycle, including categorical residency, scholarship tracks, and the Physician Scientist Development Program. Detailed application links are provided for each track. Specifics about application deadlines and materials have not been detailed in the excerpt.
# of Locations
Comer Children's Hospital, located in Chicago, serves as the primary care center for the pediatric residency program.
Fellowship
The pediatric residency program at Comer offers several fellowship opportunities post residency, including Allergy/Immunology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, and more. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships at major institutions affiliated with the University of Chicago and Comer Children's Hospital.
Resident Life
Overview
Our mission is to train world-class pediatric leaders who elevate the childhood experience with knowledge and health care. At Comer, a quaternary care center located on the south side of Chicago, we are entrusted with the lives of children who seek specialty care from across the country, as well as Chicago’s most vulnerable children. As such, our trainees see a wide breath of pathology and extremely diverse patient populations.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
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Salary & Benefits
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