Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

The UIC Neurology Residency program offers a unique ability to train in a high acuity and specialized tertiary care University hospital, that is state funded and located in the vibrant west side of the downtown area caring for an underserved diverse patient population. The Neurology residency is well supported and funded and currently expanding in complement, and residents provide care at the core university hospital and the Jesse Brain VA medical center.

Total Program Size
8
8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
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
1150180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
106
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2027-2028
-
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
2
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)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
44
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1801621035
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Jared
Last Name
Davis
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Illinois at Chicago
NPI 174N MC 796 Neurology Dept
912 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.671661 41.870041)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Maria
Last Name
Mata
Address

Univ of Illinois Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology (M/C 796) Ste 174N
912 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612-7330
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.671661 41.870041)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
63.90
% IMG
30.60
% DO
5.60
% Female
37.50
% Male
62.50
Total Physician
45
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
53.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2 $71,134 20 24
Year 3 $73,568 20 24
Year 4 $76,251 20 24
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Total Positions
32
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
24
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
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
Information on the program's leave policies
https://hr.uic.edu/employees/time-off-leaves/
First Year Positions
8
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required specialty-specific away rotations
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Off
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On