The Pediatrics residency program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Pediatric Chief Resident for the 2026-27 academic year—July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Pediatrics program at UIC is a medium-sized program with 12 categorical residents per year and 4 med-peds residents per year. The mission of our program is to train and educate a diverse group of trainees to provide exceptional care for children in the greater Chicago area in a supportive environment. Through clinical teaching and education focused on research and advocacy, our graduates become leaders in their community, match in competitive fellowship programs, and embark on careers in academic or hospital medicine. Located on the west side of Chicago, the Children’s Hospital at UI Health is our primary clinical location. UI Health is a mission-driven hospital that cares for a broad spectrum of patients, including a vulnerable patient population. UIC and the Children’s Hospital at UI Health are committed to developing and sustaining an environment that focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion among our residents and faculty. Additionally, as pediatricians in Chicago, we work hard to support our patients and families in navigating the challenges that many of them regularly face in their communities—challenges that have only been amplified in recent years. The Chief Resident will grow as an educator, clinician, leader and program administrator with 66% of their time dedicated to their role as Chief and 33% dedicated to a clinical role within the Department of Pediatrics. Interested residents should be categorical pediatrics PGY2 or med-peds PGY3 with anticipated graduation from residency in 2026. If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit a CV and brief statement indicating why you are interested in the position (up to 150 words).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Meghan Harding (mgrebi2@uic.edu)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Program Director – Pediatrics Residency
