Pediatrics·Chicago, IL

University of Chicago

Signal lift42%92%+50 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
230–264
p10 – p90
Sample N
1,453
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
1.6%
23 of 1,453 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 1,453
Applied
1,453
100.0%
Invited
279
19.2%
Class size
23
1.6%
02Away rotation impact
+82pp lift
Non-rotators
18%
265 of 1,439
Rotators
100%
14 of 14
Interview lift
+82pp
vs not rotating

Of 14 prior-cycle rotators, 100% got an interview vs 18% for the wider applicant pool here. Rotation appears to materially shift interview odds at this program.

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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2023-24 to 2026-27

The day
Two 20-minute faculty interviews plus a 15-minute resident Q&A
2026-27
Social
Resident social
2024-25
Style
Conversational
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • What is your favorite memory from medical school?
  • What do you envision for your future?
  • Why UChicago?
  • How did you respond to negative feedback?
  • Tell us about advocating for a vulnerable patient.
  • Which activity most influenced your choice of pediatrics?
Worth knowing
  • Serving the South Side of Chicago is central to the program's mission. 2025-26
  • 4+4 schedule in all years. 2026-27
  • Interns take no call; upper levels do about one PICU 24-hour shift a year. 2026-27
  • Free weekday lunch and noon conference daily; residents are unionized. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites4 hospitals · Chicago
  • 1
    University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
    Chicago, IL
    Primary
  • 2
    University of Chicago Medical Center
    Chicago, IL
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Evanston Hospital-Northshore University Health System
    Evanston, IL
    Participant
  • 4
    LaRabida Children's Hospital and Research Center
    Chicago, IL
    Participant
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK230 – 264
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview rates
US MD
38%
US DO
4%
US IMG
2%
Non-US IMG
0%
Applicant origin
In-state
75%
Out-of-state
16%
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Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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