Application Process and Benefits

Application Criteria for 2025-26

All applicants must apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
Application Deadline - December 1, 2025
Interviews will be held virtually
Cut off year of Graduation - 2 years from the application process
3 letters of recommendation (One letter of recommendation from a Family Medicine physician or faculty member preferred)
Dean's Letter
Medical School Transcripts
Pass Step 2 USMLE or Comlex
Personal Statement
ECFMG Certificate (if graduated)
No visa sponsorship

For more information about the residency contact Maria Aranda: maranda@northshore.org

2024-25

• PGY-1: $73,015
• PGY-2: $74,622
• PGY-3: $79,898

Benefits

In addition to the stipend, trainees will be provided with the following support:

• 20 days off (vacation, personal & sick days)
• 5 Continuing Medical Education (CME) days
• $1,500 annually for CME use
• Business mileage reimbursement
• 3 lab coats
• USMLE Step 3 Reimbursement
• ABFM Board Exam Reimbursement
• Subscription to the American Family Physician Journal
• Paid Membership to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP)
• Monthly meal passes (with completion of work hours)
• Internet access and Wi-Fi at all Hospitals
• One-time $25 fee for parking at all hospitals
• Access to University of Chicago (UofC) and NorthShore (NS) Library Resources
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Medical Health Insurance (single/family Coverage)
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-term disability (STD)/Long-term disability insurance (LTD)
• Personal Accident Insurance
• 403b option