Transitional Year Residency
We are excited to announce that Resurrection Medical Center is now part of the Prime Healthcare family. This strategic alignment enhances our ability to deliver high-quality medical education with enriched clinical experiences and continued academic excellence.
Our one-year ACGME-accredited program is designed to prepare residents for specialty training through a strong foundation in clinical medicine.
Welcome to Our Program
Our Mission
We maintain a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment, graduating respectful, competent, and confident specialists who are mindful of cultural diversity, resource stewardship, and equity in patient care. Our residents’ education emphasizes community service and prepares them to care for a wide range of patients — including diverse urban, suburban, and geriatric populations, as well as domestic and international travelers — given our proximity to O’Hare International Airport.
Program by the Numbers
- 1985 – Program was established, ACGME accredited
- 14 – Total residents per year
- 1 Year – Training focused on core clinical skills and specialty preparation
- 100% – Match rate into categorical residency specialties after graduation
Why Choose Us
Resurrection Medical Center is a vibrant, award-winning academic teaching hospital on Chicago’s northwest side, offering private patient rooms and world-class care in a community-based setting. With 337 inpatient beds, we average more than 11,000 admissions annually and serve over 40,000 emergency department patients, placing you at the center of a dynamic healthcare environment. Here, you will encounter a diverse array of patients, medical professionals, procedures, and technologies that shape an exceptional training experience.
In addition to our family medicine and emergency medicine residency programs, you will collaborate with fellows in sports medicine and diagnostic ultrasound, rotating residents from affiliated programs in general surgery and obstetrics/gynecology, and medical students from Loyola University, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Since 1953, Resurrection Medical Center has provided state-of-the-art, tertiary-level care in a community setting and continues to be a leader in telehealth innovation. We are dedicated to delivering the highest-quality, compassionate care close to home.
Our hospital facilities include:
- A 24-hour online library and access to a research librarian
- Advanced radiology services including nuclear medicine, ultrasound, MRI, CT, 3-D imaging, two linear accelerators, and mammography
- 17-bed Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) and 13-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
- Comprehensive cardiac care with open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, and angioplasty capabilities
- A family birthing center and dedicated postpartum unit
- Modern laboratory, pathology, and research facilities
- State-of-the-art da Vinci™ Robotic Assisted Surgery
- Leading telehealth technology including teleICU, teleSICU, and teleStroke care
About Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city, is a vibrant hub of culture, innovation, and opportunity. Known for its world-class museums, diverse neighborhoods, iconic architecture, and lakefront beauty, Chicago offers endless experiences both professionally and personally. Residents can enjoy a thriving food scene, music and theater, professional sports, and year-round festivals—all while living in an affordable and accessible city. With its central location and proximity to O’Hare International Airport, Chicago connects you to the world while providing a welcoming community to call home.