Ascension Illinois-Saint Joseph Chicago Program

Program Identity & Fit

Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago is a community-based OB/GYN residency serving a predominantly middle-income North Side Chicago population, supplemented by referred, more complex cases and rotations across three affiliated hospitals (Ascension Saint Mary, Thorek, Weiss) that broaden gynecologic surgical exposure early in training. The program mandates a resident research project with regional/national presentation expectations (ACOG, AAGL), while curriculum emphasizes hands-on procedural training including FLS certification, robotic simulation, and continuity clinic ownership. Its structure suggests a preference for residents comfortable in a hands-on, community hospital environment with cooperative faculty-resident relationships rather than a heavily subspecialized academic machine. The program has announced closure effective June 30, 2026, making it relevant only for applicants seeking transfer or short-term training completion rather than a standard four-year match.