What Sets Us Apart
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Patient Population
The patient population that receives obstetrics and gynecologic care from the faculty with participation from the residents represents a broad spectrum of the Chicagoland community. Though primarily middle-income, there is a broad range of populations served. Some faculty members attract referred patients from throughout the metropolitan area and suburbs, which account for some of the more complicated cases. The patient population provides a variety of problems with a full range of potential experience.
Teaching
The qualified and committed teaching faculty members at our main campus are quite active in didactic and clinical teaching. Two other affiliated institutions (Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center and Thorek Hospital) are utilized to complement residents' experience and skills in various aspects of gynecology.
Our faculty members are committed to providing an interactive and collegial environment for learning. Our teaching model includes bedside teaching, strong didactic teaching, boardroom teaching - all of which allow immediate feedback and graded responsibilities.
Research
We support and promote clinical research. The Associate Program Director assists, directs and coordinates research activities with the residents. Research is mandatory. All residents have a research project. During the last two academic years, All of our residents' have presented papers at local and national meetings.
Environment
Saint Joseph Hospital is located on Chicago's North Side in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park community on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan at 2900 N. Lake Shore Drive. The area is one of the most desirable locations in the city and is minutes from downtown Chicago.
The hospital is known for being resident friendly. Duty hours are reasonable and equitable. Benefits are generous and include meal allowances, education and conference stipends, a recently remodeled neonatal intensive care unit, labor and delivery, learning center and antenatal testing center.
Faculty and residents work together in a cooperative and professional manner to create a truly superb residency experience.
