Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program provides an outstanding educational opportunity for general cardiology fellows interested in a career in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology to help foster their growth into the next generation leaders in the field. We remain among the most robust programs nationally who perform ventricular assist device and transplant surgery, management of patients with cardiogenic shock, ECMO, various cardiac support devices, transplant patients, and mechanical circulatory support.
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
6
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
211715950
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
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Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
80
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
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
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
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1591614048
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Sunil
Last Name
Pauwaa
Address
Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Med
4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.731465 41.722266)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ruth
Last Name
Mrochen
Address
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Suite 1126M, Medical Education
4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.731465 41.722266)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
33.30
% DO
66.70
% Female
0.00
% Male
100.00
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
8
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
15.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
6.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
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| Year 7 | $91,582 | 28 | |
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Total Positions
2
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.advocatehealth.com/education/residency-opportunities/advocate-christ-medical-center/cardiology-fellowship/
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (an applicants chooses between an in-person or virtual interview formats)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On