Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The internal medicine program at St Joseph Hospital has a long history of training strong internists whose careers have flourished around the globe.
Total Program Size
23
20
20
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1405140P0
1405140C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
300
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
240
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
240
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
600
Minimum score
600
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
30
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)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
30
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
2
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1401611122
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Shyam
Last Name
Chalise
Degrees
MD
Address
Ascension St Joseph Hosp
Dept of Internal Medicine
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.639453 41.94023)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Paul
Last Name
Dix
Degrees
MD
Address
Ascension St Joseph Hosp
Dept of Internal Medicine
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.639453 41.94023)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
6.70
% IMG
91.80
% DO
1.50
% Female
52.40
% Male
47.60
Total Physician
42
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 8 | 1 | |
| Year | 7 | 1 | |
| Year | 5 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,691 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $66,113 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $68,422 | 15 | 5 |
Total Positions
63
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
25
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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First Year Positions
23