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