University of Chicago Program
About This Program
Our goal is to educate, develop, and nurture outstanding resident physicians. We align with our institutional mission to promote the highest quality healthcare to our patients, surrounded by an atmosphere of academic excellence. The multi-faceted academic program offered by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology prepares medical students, residents and fellows to be outstanding clinicians and physician leaders. Our program promotes excellence at all levels of participation.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Julia Simon, MD
Univ of Chicago
Primary Program Contact
Shanaya Walton, MD
University of Chicago
Locations
Univ of Chicago
MC2050
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-1781
3249 S Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 8, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.