Recruitment FAQs
Welcome all medical students who are interested in applying to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program.
For the 2023-2024 cycle applications will be accepted only through ERAS.
Interviews will be scheduled November and January.
The deadline to submit your application is December 31, 2023.
All interviews will be virtual.
Our program is participating in Program Signaling for the 2023-24 application season.
Please contact the Dean's Office at your school for more information on ERAS.
Our Internal Medicine Residency Program adheres to NRMP Match agreements, Code of Conduct, and AAIM policies.
Our program is committed to a holistic review of all applications and equitable and inclusive interview process, to recruit a diverse group of residents who will mirror the population of patients they serve.
FAQs
What are you looking for in potential residents?
The IM residency is interested in well-rounded candidates. There is not one specific criterion that makes a good resident. It takes a balance of medical knowledge, altruistic personality, professionalism and willingness to learn that creates a recipe for success at Lutheran General.
How do I find out if I am selected for an interview?
Our Program will send you an invitation via ERAS with all the details of the interview process.
How many PGY-1 positions do you have?
- 19 categorical PGY-1s
- 8 preliminary PGY-1s
What is the best part of training at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital?
Many things, but the most important is the supportive atmosphere and the camaraderie among residents, teaching faculty, and program leadership. Residents are encouraged to take an active role in how the program is run.
Do residents participate in research?
Residents who are interested in research have a variety of resources. The Russell Research Institute located just outside the resident lounge offers services for residents who are planning research projects. We have dedicated research faculty Dr. Eli Ehrenpreis and Dr. Jacob Bitran, who supervise and mentor resident scholarly activities.
What fellowships are offered?
- Cardiology: 3 fellows per year
- Gastroenterology: 2 fellows per year
- Critial Care: 2 fellows per year
- Oncology: 1 fellow per year
- Sports Medicine: 1 fellow per year
How many residents go into fellowships?
Typically, 40-50% of our graduating residents will choose a variety of Fellowships
Do residents get to participate in outside rotations or mission trips?
Residents are allowed to spend up to 4 weeks rotating at an outside institution of their choice. Typically this occurs in their second or third year of training. Recent merger with Atrium Health and Aurora Health has given our residents additional rotation opportunities within our network. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital has a long tradition of participation in international global health missions.
What board preparation resources are available for residents?
Each year, residents are provided stipends to be used for educational purposes. Commonly purchased items include MKSAP, NEJM Knowledge + subscriptions, and textbooks. Additionally, we provide an online medical library which also provides board prep books for review. There is an ongoing protected time for Board Review. UWorld Boards is provided at no cost to second year residents and a Board Review Course of their choice is provided at no cost to our third-year residents.
Where do residents typically live?
About half of the residents live in the city and half live locally in the surrounding suburbs.
Is moonlighting available at your program?
Yes, we provide moonlighting opportunities at our institution at a competitive rate; this is available for licensed PGY-3 residents.
Contact Person(s):
Iwona Staszel
Program Specialist
Department of Medicine
Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Tel: 847.723.5871
Fax: 847.696.3391
E-mail: iwona.staszel@aah.org
Julie Sokup
Program Specialist
Department of Medicine
Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Tel: 847.723.1680
Fax: 847.696.3391
E-mail: julie.sokup@aah.org