Accepting applications for training that begins in 2020-2021
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The fellow will become an expert in the full spectrum of forensic casework. Cook County has the highest number of homicides in the country. Fellows will have the opportunity to testify in court to hone their skills.
Total Program Size
3
Program best described as
Other
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
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
8
Required letters of recommendation
0
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
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)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Cultural competence awareness
Continuous quality improvement training
Awareness and management of fatigue in residents and fellows
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
360 degree evaluations
Yearly specialty in-service/in-training examinations
Program Evaluation
Resident assessment of curriculum
In-service/in-training examination scores
Program graduation rates
Program Offers
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Allowance/stipend for professional expenses (conferences, memberships, books, etc.)
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Leave for educational meetings/conferences
Yes
Cross coverage in case of illness/disability
Yes
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
Waiting period of 30 days
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Primary teaching site time
98
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3101621035
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | $124,000 | 10 | 12 |
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Stephanie
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Powers
Degrees
MD
Address
Office of Med Examiner of Cook County
Forensic Pathology Pgm
2121 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.680282 41.873626)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Eric
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Eason
Degrees
MD
Address
Office of Med Examiner of Cook County
Forensic Pathology Pgm
2121 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.680282 41.873626)
Total Physician
14
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
42.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No