University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Physical medicine and rehabilitation - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 3401621015
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program offers a comprehensive Internal Medicine Residency Program with several specialized tracks. The three-year ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency program provides training at both the University of Illinois Hospital (UIH) and the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center (JBVA). Additionally, they offer combined Internal Medicine residencies in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics.
Specialized Tracks: 1. Academic Internal Medicine Track: Provides academic training for internal medicine residents interested in clinical research. 2. Global Health Advocates and Scholars Tracks (GHAS): Offers opportunities to build skills in global health practice. 3. Leaders for Local Change (LLC): A program for aspiring urban health leaders. 4. Medical Education Track: Bridges the gap for residents interested in pursuing academic and medical education careers. 5. Innovation in Internal Medicine Track: Offers research collaborations and tailored experiences. 6. Physician and Scientist Track: Fosters the development of future physician-scientists with an emphasis on research. 7. Simulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) Program: Focuses on mentored clinical/translational research training.
Training occurs at two sites, UI Health and Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center, providing a diverse patient population and a collegial learning environment. The program prides itself on its supportive and non-hierarchal atmosphere.
For more information about application requirements, visa support, or program competitiveness, please refer to the program's official website.
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