Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Dermatology Residency Program is a fully accredited, three-year program with a strong focus on patient care, education, and innovation. With a rich history and commitment to dermatologic services, the program prepares residents to deliver expert care in areas such as pediatric dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and dermatopathology. Graduates have a successful track record, with all board certified by the ABD on their first attempt, leading to a strong legacy in the medical field.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is not explicitly stated as IMG-friendly in the text, but it is important to check for details like ECFMG certification acceptance, visa sponsorship, or the presence of IMG residents.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 categorical residents each year, all graduates are board certified by the ABD (with first attempt).
Program Website
Address
808 S. Wood Street, Suite 380, Chicago, IL 60612
Program Director
Maria M. Tsoukas, MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has a total of 12 residents enrolled.
PGY-1 MD
12
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program is a fully accredited 3-year program that trains residents in various aspects of dermatology, including pediatric dermatology, psoriasis, autoimmune blistering diseases, cutaneous laser surgery, and others.
Application
The text does not provide details on the residency application process, including deadlines or requirements.
# of Locations
Residents also serve veteran patients at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, collaborating closely with medical and surgical disciplines.
Fellowship
The program may offer fellowships for recent graduates, as indicated by the text mentioning that graduates have pursued their careers in academics and private practice. Specific information about available fellowships or subspecialties was not provided in this text.
Resident Life
Overview
One of the earliest established departments treating skin diseases for over 110 years.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for 3 years, with a strong commitment to patient care and education.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The department offers a highly skilled physicians providing dermatology services, strong clinical service, leading expert research in basic science, commitment to training the next generation of dermatologists through a dynamic residency program.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The text does not mention details about the vacation policy or PTO for residents.