| Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the "categorical" program and the "supplemental" program?
The "categorical" program is the 4 year program and the "supplemental" program is the 3 year program. You may apply to both programs just by checking both boxes on your ERAS application. We will have 6 categorical positions and 6 supplemental positions. If you intended to rank a 3 year program, you will need to submit a "supplemental" rank list which is your internship ranking. Applying and interviewing for internships that accompany our supplemental positions are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Is there an application deadline?
We do not have a specific application deadline. However, we will be interviewing on 10 days and will offer 15-20 interview slots each day. We will not be adding additional interview dates, therefore, once the slots have been filled, we will no longer be accepted applications. We advise you to get your application to us as soon as possible or at the latest by the first of November. How many letters of recommendation does your program require?
We require 3 current letters of recommendation (this does not include the Dean's letter). If you are applying for a PG-2 or higher position, one of the letters of recommendation MUST be from your program director. What are your stipends and benefits?
The stipends for July, 2006 - June, 2007 are: PG-1: $42,300 PG-2: $44,600 PG-3: $46,100 PG-4: $50,000 PG-5: $50,500 (Stipends for July, 2007 - June, 2008 will be set in March, 2007, but typically increase by 3% per year.) Is research required?
No. Please read the Chairman's Welcome for more details about research and the residency program. Where do residents live?
 Close to hospital campus (in Hyde Park)Residents choose Hyde Park because they can walk or bike to campus, and it's probably the least expensive. DowntownChicago / Gold Coast10 - 15 minute morning commute to campus, 20 - 25 minute evening commute from campus; easy access to hundreds of restaurants and clubs, the theatre, and cultural events. More expensive cost of living. Highrise apartments. Lincoln Park / Bucktown20 minute morning commute to campus, 35 minute evening commute from campus. A hip place to live. Intermediate cost of living. Townhouses and lofts. SuburbsMany of our residents who are married and have kids live in the suburbs of Chicago. Variable commute. Does the Department use CRNAs?
On a typical work day, there are 6-8 CRNAs for approximately 30 anesthetizing locations. Scheduling of cases for residents is done daily by the Anesthesia Coordinator according to resident educational needs. The remaining ORs and some of the call burden is covered by CRNAs. The working relationship between the CRNAs and our residents is excellent. What is social life like among residents?
Our previous weekly Tuesday night tradition of meeting at the Map Room happy hour has taken a more opportunistic approach. We residents are now more often spotted at drug rep dinners, a bar named Duffy's when they have the two hours of free beer special, the Hop Leaf for Belgian ales, Piece for pizza and karaoke, or other Chciago favorites as long as the happy hour special is right. Otherwise, we're getting together for fine dining at one of Chicago's great restaurants. The list of them seems endless. Besides eating and drinking, we get together after work and on weekends for basketball, Ultimate Frisbee league, biking and running along the lakeshore path, and of course, shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Our department also brings us together for a holiday party, a summer picnic, and dinners at major meetings, including the ASA and our department pre-holiday meeting at the Drake hotel. |
