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Residency Program

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• Environment

  Weiss Memorial Hospital is a university-affiliated community hospital located in an area with a diverse patient base. The age, ethnic and cultural diversity reflects a cross section of the population. A varied case mix covering primary to tertiary care is available.

• Evidence Based Medicine

  Strong emphasis is placed on the academic approach to problem solving. Evidence-based medicine is taught along with critical thinking skills. Twenty-four hour access to computers for database searches is available.

• Academic Affiliation

  The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Weiss is affiliated with the University of Illinois. Additionally, surgery residents from the University of Illinois at Chicago rotate through Weiss Memorial Hospital on a year-round basis.
  

• Clinical Skills Development

  Regardless of the career path, all residents receive solid training in basic clinical skills, including comprehensive history and physical examination, thoughtful evidence-based problem solving and lifelong learning skills.

  • All Categorical R1s and R3s must pass an observed clinical examination.

• Commitment to Education

  All programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Weiss Memorial Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

• Graduate Programs

  • Transitional Program
  • Preliminary Medicine Program (one year)
  • Categorical Internal Medicine Program (three years)

• Schedule Samples

  	Preliminary	Internal Medicine	Transitional
  PGY- 1 Year
  Inpatient Services	5 Months	4-5 Months	4 Months
  Urology	N/A	N/A	1 Month
  Emergency	1 Month	N/A	1 Month
  ICU	1 Month	1-2 Months	1 Month
  Night Float	1 Month	1 Month	1 Month
  Electives	2 Months	3-4 Months	2 Months
  Ambulatory	1 Month	N/A	1 Month
  Vacation	1 Month	1 Month	1 Month
  PGY- 2 Year
  Inpatient Services	3-4 Months
  ICU	1-2 Months
  Night Float	1.5 Months
  Electives	2-3 Months
  Psych/Geriatrics	1 Month
  Emergency Dept.	1 Month
  Vacation	1 Month
  PGY- 3 Year
  Inpatient Services	2-3 Months
  Consult Service	1 Month
  ICU	1 Month
  ICU Night Float	1 Month
  Electives	4-5 Months
  Ambulatory	1 Month
  Vacation	1 Month

   

  Note: Night Float is scheduled in 2 two-week blocks.
  Curriculum development is an ongoing process and changes in the schedules may be made in the future.

• Available Electives

  Cardiology	Hematology/ Oncology	Orthopedics
  Community Medicine	Hospitalist	PM&R
  Critical Care	Infectious Diseases	Pulmonary
  Endocrinology	Nephrology	Radiation Oncology
  Gastroenterology	Neurology	Radiology
  General Surgery	Nuclear Medicine	Rheumatology
  Geriatrics	Ophthalmology	Urology

  The required ambulatory month for categorical internal medicine includes clinics in endocrinology, allergy, dermatology, adolescent medicine, orthopedics and ob/gyn.
  
  The required ambulatory month for transitional and preliminary year includes clinics in vascular surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, general medicine, general surgery, adolescent medicine and ob/gyn.

• Outside Rotations

  University of Illinois at Chicago: Most specialties available.
  Other outside rotations may be arranged by resident with approval of Program Director.

• Conferences

  • CME Lectures
  • Daily Core Lectures
  • Geriatric Conference
  • Grand Rounds
  • Joint Medical Education/Surgical M&M
  • Journal Club
  • Medicine M&M
  • Morning Report
  • Organ Rounds
  • Program Director Rounds
  • Psychosocial Rounds
  • Resident Topic Reviews
  • Tumor Boards

• Scheduled Call

  PGY-1 (Floor Call)
  Overnight call is approximately once per month on the medical service and every fourth night in the ICU.
  
  PGY-2 and PGY-3 (Floor Call) 

  • Overnight call approximately once per month.
  • Scheduled ICU back-up calls during elective weekends.

• Night Float

  Night Float calls are from 7:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. six days a week.
  Resident Lounge with computer access 24 hours a day.

• Application Requirements

  For 2010, we offer positions in the categorical internal medicine, preliminary medicine and transitional year programs.
  
  The requirements for applications are as follows:  

  • All applications must be sent through ERAS. We will not accept faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications.
  • We have no deadline for applications other than the one determined by the ERAS system.
  • The minimum score requirements are as follows:
    
    • Internal medicine program: 82 in step 1 and step 2
    • Preliminary year program: 90 in step 1
    • Transitional year program: 90 in step 1
    • Scores cannot be combined for an average required score.
  • Although we have no definite cut-off period from the year of medical school graduation, applicants that have graduated in the last three years are preferred.
  • International graduates do not need an ECFMG certificate in order to apply; however, they do need to be ECFMG certified prior to the end of the interview season, which is February 15, 2010. ECFMG certification is required for NRMP ranking.
  • J1 visas are sponsored by the program.
  • U.S. clinical experience, although preferred, is not a requirement for our programs.

  If you have further questions, please e-mail the Medical Education Department at meded@weisshospital.com.

• Benefits (subject to change)

  • Medical Coverage: PPO – Various Plans 
  • Dental Coverage Available
  • Vision Coverage Available
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Vacation: 4 Weeks
  • Paid Sick Time: Up to 10 days per year
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tax Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Credit Union
  • Direct Deposit Available
  • Meals: Free breakfast every weekday up to maximum of $3.00. Free evening meals while on call. Residents on call on weekends also receive meal tickets for breakfast.
  • Educational Stipend: PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents receive $800 and PGY-3 residents receive $1,000 for conference fees, related travel expenses and other educational related expenses approved by the Program Administrator.
  • Housing: A variety of housing options are available locally and throughout Chicago's North Side. Free parking in hospital's parking facility.
  • Click here to download a sample resident contract.

• Location

  Weiss Memorial Hospital is located in one of the nation's leading centers for medical education, offering varied opportunities for participation in specialty and subspecialty society activities. Weiss is conveniently located at 4646 N. Marine Drive (Wilson at Lake Shore Drive). Beaches on Lake Michigan are within walking distance of the hospital. View a Map of Weiss Memorial Hospital.
  
  Chicago is the home of the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons.
  
  The Art Institute, Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Alder Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry and Lincoln Park Zoo are within easy reach.
  
  Chicago is an architectural treasure house with something for everyone:

  •  Elegant stores on Michigan Avenue
  • Millennium Park
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  • Ethnic Neighborhoods
  • Gold Coast, Lake View, Lincoln Park and Hyde Park Art Fairs
  • Variety of Theater
  • Cubs and White Sox Baseball
  • Chicago Bulls Basketball
  • Chicago Bears Football
  • Chicago Fire Soccer
  • Visit the City of Chicago web site for more information

• Public Transportation

  Weiss Memorial Hospital's location provides access to public transportation with buses that stop in front of the hospital. The L trains are only four blocks from the hospital. Easy connections are made to either O'Hare or Midway Airports via the L trains or combination of bus routes and the L trains.

• Directory

  Program Director: Shehzad Ali, M.D.

  Associate Director: Allan Tachauer, M.D., F.A.C.P.

  2009-2010 Chief Residents: Ayyash Melhem, M.D. and Kamran Javaid, M.D. 

  Program Administrator: Terry N. Tuohy

  Program Coordinator: Karen Verga

  Department Secretary: Phillip Dothard

  Core Faculty: David Balling, M.D., Theodore Balsam, M.D., Rajesh Jindal, M.D., Nelson Kanter, M.D., Sabah Khan, M.D., Clement Rose, M.D.