Which Illinois residency programs are most IMG-friendly?

Filter the Illinois list by "IMG-friendly" to rank programs by reported IMG acceptance rate. Each program page shows its IMG percentage, visa sponsorship, and Step 2 CK expectation — all free to view.

Do residency programs in Illinois sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?

Many do. Filter Illinois programs by J-1 or H-1B sponsorship to see which, verified against current resident nationalities.

What is the resident salary for programs in Illinois?

PGY-1 salaries vary by program. Each Illinois program page shows the salary adjusted for state tax, rent, and cost of living, so you can compare real purchasing power — not just the headline number.

Where does the Illinois residency program data come from?

Every program is cross-validated across independent public datasets, so you see consistent data instead of a single vendor's listing.

Illinois Residency Programs

Q: How many residency programs are in Illinois?

MatchPath tracks 676 ACGME-accredited residency programs in Illinois across 145 specialties.

676 ACGME-accredited residency programs in Illinois across 145 specialties. Cross-validated and refreshed regularly.

Vascular Surgery - Independent
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Positions
1
PGY-1
$0k
Residents
2
University5/5Non-Profit631J-1
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Thoracic Surgery - Independent
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Positions
1
PGY-1
$79k
Residents
2
University5/5UrbanNon-Profit943$82k21.4% foreign-bornJ-1H-1B
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Illinois Residency Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Illinois Residency Programs

Frequently Asked Questions