Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Vascular Neurology fellowship program at the University of Chicago provides trainees with an intensive experience in the care of acute stroke patients and a broad exposure to academic opportunities in vascular neurology. The Comprehensive Stroke Center provides a rich clinical environment for exposure to large stroke case volumes arising from the local community, presenting to the medical center emergency room, the busiest in stroke volumes in the metropolitan area.
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
4
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1160188F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
63
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
999
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
999
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
999
Minimum score
999
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
8
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1881618085
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
James
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Brorson
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Chicago Med
MC 2030
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.603996 41.789294)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tenisia
Last Name
Davis
Degrees
MS
Address
Univ of Chicago Med
MC 2030
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637-1470
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.603996 41.789294)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
20.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | $89,776 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $91,647 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 7 | $92,383 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 8 | $95,154 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.uchicago.edu/current-gme-handbook/
First Year Positions
2