Loyola University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois

Chair / Chief
Darl Vandevender, MD (interim)
Program Director
Sonya Agnew, MD
Program Coordinator
Jessica Castañeda
Residents / Year
1
Website & Social Media
Program Length
6 years
Research Year
No
Integrated Program Established
2014
Residency Program Established
-
Doximity Rank
Rank by "Reputation" according to the Doximity.com Residency Navigator.
67
Salary
Range from PGY1 to PGY6. For more financial information, see the Lifestyle section.
$59,010-73,216
Independent Residents / Year
0
Fellows / Year
  • 1 Hand
Clinical Sites
  • Edward Hines
  • Jr Veterans Affairs Hospital
  • Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children (Chicago)
  • Loyola University Medical Center​
Program Structure
Amount of PRS experience in first three years. PGY4-6 consist of entirely PRS rotations.
  1. 3 months of PRS in PGY1
  2. 4 months of PRS in PGY2
  3. 7 months of PRS in PGY3
Electives
Elective opportunities to explore PRS sub-specialties and professional interests.
Flexibility on certain rotations to briefly visit other sites, but no dedicated elective months
Cosmetic
Cosmetic/aesthetic experience.
No specific cosmetic rotations; residents get cosmetic experience at Dr. Cimino's (former chief) surgery center, also have resident clinic in PGY4-6
Global Surgery
Opportunities to participate in international electives, mission trips, or research.
Annual 1-week trip to Peru, also opportunities with burn attendings, usually during PGY4 or PGY6
Gender Affirmation
Only on Lurie Children's Hospital rotation