Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program
Internal medicine - Oak Lawn, IL | ACGME Code: 1401621129 | NRMP Code: 2117140C2, 2117140P2
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL, provides cutting-edge clinical training and maintains high academic standards. It is located in one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in Illinois. The program focuses on training exceptional clinicians and leaders in education, research, and patient safety/quality improvement. Residents have access to tailored tracks for career development opportunities.
The program is led by Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk, Chairman of the Department of Medicine, and Dr. Melanie Gordon, Program Director, both of whom have extensive medical and educational backgrounds. The rotations are structured across three years, offering a well-rounded curriculum that includes general medical floors, medical intensive care units, night floats, core specialty electives, and more.
Advocate Christ Medical Center provides a supportive environment for residents with dedicated educational resources, including point-of-care ultrasound curriculum, simulation labs, and various educational meetings like Grand Rounds and Journal Club. The Adult Medicine Center offers outpatient clinical experience with state-of-the-art facilities and a low resident-to-attending ratio.
For more details on the program, you can contact Advocate Christ Medical Center at 708-684-5673 or via email at [email protected].
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Team
PGY1 Positions 22 ( 22, 21, 20 )
Admission
Training
Quality of Life
Location
Oak Lawn village, Illinois
Living in Oak Lawn, IL
- Crime Rate and Safety: Oak Lawn has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages, making it a safe place to live.
- Fun Activities: The town offers various parks, shopping centers, restaurants, and community events for residents to enjoy.
- Climate: Oak Lawn experiences all four seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
- Races and Population: The population is diverse with a mix of different races and ethnicities.
- Education: Oak Lawn has good schools and educational opportunities for families with children.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Oak Lawn is reasonable compared to nearby Chicago.
- Proximity to Larger Cities: Oak Lawn is located about a 30-minute drive from Chicago, offering access to a major city with numerous cultural and entertainment options.
- Pros: Safe environment, good schools, proximity to Chicago.
- Cons: Traffic congestion during rush hours, colder winters.
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Match History
2117140C2
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2117140P2
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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