University of Chicago Medical Center Plastic Surgery Residency
Chicago, IllinoisUniversityTrains at The University of Chicago Medical Center
of 92 plastic surgery residency programs · likely range #12 to #23
How it scores
- Clinical training62Top half in plastic surgery
- Faculty depth57Top half in plastic surgery
- Research78Top 25% in plastic surgery
- Pay and cost of living60Top half in plastic surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other plastic surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of Chicago Medical Center Plastic Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Main training hospital | The University of Chicago Medical Center |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $78,973 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,224 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 5.4 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | 4 |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of Chicago Medical Center plastic surgery
206 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Role of Surgery Versus Medical Treatment for Traumatic Optic Nerve Compression: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Representation of Women Authors in the 100 Most-Cited Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ArticlesAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Health Disparities in Patients Seeking Physiological Surgical Treatment for LymphedemaAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Other residencies at The University of Chicago Medical Center
- Anesthesiology #14
- Dermatology #36
- Diagnostic Radiology #27
- Emergency Medicine Top 50%
- General Surgery #11
- Internal Medicine #24
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics #12
- Interventional Radiology #25
- Neurological Surgery #10
- Neurology #13
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #24
- Orthopaedic Surgery #11
- Otolaryngology #36
- Pathology #19
- Pediatrics #23
- Psychiatry #22
- Radiation Oncology #11
- Urology #22
Questions
Where is the University of Chicago Medical Center plastic surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Chicago, Illinois. Its main training hospital is The University of Chicago Medical Center.
How much do plastic surgery residents earn at University of Chicago Medical Center?
PGY-1 residents earn $78,973 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,224 a month.
Does University of Chicago Medical Center sponsor visas for plastic surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is University of Chicago Medical Center ranked for plastic surgery?
It ranks #18 of 92 plastic surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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