Advocate Children’s Hospital - Park Ridge
Park Ridge, IL
Joanna Lewis, MD
Program Director
Rachel Schindler
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Innovative 3+1 scheduling
Resident-faculty relationships with a close-knit family feel
Diverse patient population from urban and suburban areas
Strong independent academic program with 3 main medical school affiliations
Both academic half day and noon conference teaching
On site continuity clinic
Part of Advocate Aurora Health, one of the largest non- profit health systems in the country. Innovative 3+1 scheduling
Resident-faculty relationships with a close-knit family feel
DETAILS
14 residents per class
41 residents from 31 different medical schools
60% pursue fellowship
3 in-house fellowship programs
LOCATION
Just outside Chicago city limits
Patients from urban and suburban areas
Multiple languages spoken and cultures represented
Residents speak 14 different languages
CURRICULUM
X+Y scheduling
Wellness initiatives:
Downtime ½ days every 4 weeks
Yearly class retreats
Community and Advocacy:
Mobile health work all 3 years
On site refugee clinic
Longitudinal QI curriculum:
Innovative resident-led QI projects
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
DE&I curriculum including simulation and mentorship
URiM visiting students scholarship rotation
LGBTQ+ healthcare equality designated hospital
ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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