Welcome to the Advocate Christ Family Medicine Residency Program, a cornerstone of health care advocacy and medical excellence nestled just outside of vibrant downtown Chicago. We offer a distinctive and rigorous training experience, built on the belief that family medicine demands both intellectual prowess and profound dedication to patient well-being. At Advocate Christ Medical Center, we foster an environment where future family physicians flourish.
Advocate Christ Medical Center, a leading teaching and research institution, serves as the program’s home base. Our 749-bed facility is a beacon of comprehensive care, equipped with a Level I trauma center and Level III NICU, signifying our commitment to handling the most critical cases. Nationally recognized for our expertise in cardiovascular medicine, emergency services, surgery, neuroscience, oncology, and women’s health, Advocate Christ provides a rich and diverse learning landscape. Since 1996, we’ve shared our campus with Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, a dedicated four-story pediatric facility. This includes 45 private inpatient rooms, a 15-bed pediatric intensive care unit, and a specialized 9-bed pediatric surgical heart unit, ensuring comprehensive training across the lifespan.
The synergy between Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital creates an unparalleled training environment for our residents. The breadth and depth of specialty care available are simply unsurpassed, offering immense learning opportunities to shape well-rounded family physicians. Our patient population is remarkably diverse, reflecting the community we serve and enriching your educational experience. The established strength of Family Medicine within our community further guarantees a robust and authentic education, deeply rooted in the core principles of our specialty. We are committed to supporting our residents with compassion and respect, acknowledging the demanding nature of this vital field.
Since its inception in 1974, our program has proudly nurtured family physicians who have risen to leadership positions both locally and across the nation. We have a long-standing tradition of excellence in family medicine education.
For aspiring family physicians seeking a program that values comprehensive training and community impact, we encourage you to connect with us. Discover how the Advocate Christ Family Medicine Residency Program can be the ideal launching pad for your career.
Mission Statement
The Advocate Christ Family Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to cultivating exceptional family physicians who embody a commitment to lifelong learning and the pursuit of excellence in patient care. Our graduates are equipped to serve their patients and communities with a holistic, family-centered approach to health care advocacy.
Philosophy
Our program is driven by a philosophy centered on meeting the evolving health needs of our region. We are committed to training family physicians who will excel as clinicians, providing community-oriented primary care to underserved populations with competence and genuine motivation. We strive to provide postgraduate medical education of the highest caliber, preparing physicians to deliver comprehensive, continuous, and personalized health care to individuals and families across all settings. Grounded in evidence-based medicine and embracing a holistic perspective, our program aims to develop physicians proficient in both the art and the science of medicine. Ultimately, we are dedicated to contributing significantly to the national health care objectives through the expertise and dedication of our graduates.
Program at a Glance
We are proud to be an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency program with Osteopathic Recognition, signifying our commitment to comprehensive and inclusive medical education.
- Diverse Patient Population: Exposure to a broad spectrum of patient demographics and clinical cases.
- Onsite Pediatrics Rotations: Immersive pediatric training at the renowned Advocate Children’s Hospital.
- Home Visit and Nursing Home Visit Program: Unique opportunities to provide care in community and long-term care settings.
- Diverse and Plentiful Procedure Opportunities: Hands-on experience with a wide range of medical procedures relevant to family medicine.
- Educational Allowance: Financial support for books and professional development conferences.
