Swedish Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program

The Swedish Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program trains socially conscious, clinically versatile physicians to deliver high-value care in a wide range of settings. We offer a supportive community hospital environment, outstanding faculty and a commitment to preparing residents for independent practice in diverse communities.

About the program

The Family Medicine Residency Program at Swedish Hospital offers a well-rounded, community-focused training experience rooted in service to a diverse urban population. Residents gain strong inpatient and outpatient skills while working closely with dedicated faculty and supportive peers in a collaborative environment.

  • Continuity clinic at Erie Family Health Center – Foster, a federally qualified health center
  • Emphasis on health equity, lifelong learning and interprofessional collaboration

Program structure & curriculum

  • 2 blocks OB
  • 1 block NICU/Newborn Nursery
  • 1 block Surgery
  • 2 blocks Family Medicine Immersion
  • 1 block Emergency Medicine
  • 3 blocks Inpatient Medicine
  • 1 block Outpatient Pediatrics
  • 2 blocks Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
  • Inpatient Medicine
  • Inpatient Pediatrics (Lurie Children’s Hospital)
  • Cardiology Consult
  • IMCU
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine Immersion
  • Women’s Health/Gynecology
  • Outpatient Pediatrics
  • Orthopedics
  • Quality Improvement (QI)
  • 2 Electives
  • Inpatient Medicine
  • Family Medicine Immersion
  • Behavioral Health/Psychiatry
  • Sports Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • ENT/Urology
  • Dermatology
  • Family Medicine/Practice Management
  • 4 Electives
  • Protected Tuesday didactics (1–5 pm): lectures, simulation, board review
  • 2 required scholarly projects (1 QI-focused)
  • Annual Family Medicine Research Symposium
How to apply

Eligibility

  • MD or DO degree
  • Graduation within 3 years preferred
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • COMLEX or USMLE Step 1 (pass); Step 2 CK/CE (pass prior to ranking)
  • One year of U.S. clinical experience preferred
  • ECFMG-sponsored J1 visas accepted

How to apply

  • Apply via ERAS
  • NRMP Code: 1159120C1
  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
  • Interviews conducted virtually on Monday afternoons or Tuesday mornings

Interview experience

  • Meet with program leadership, faculty and residents
  • Virtual tour provided
  • Optional second look offered post-rank list
Facilities

Training sites

  • Swedish Hospital
  • Erie Family Health Center – Foster
  • Evanston Hospital
  • Lurie Children's Hospital
  • Simulation at Midwestern University

Community outreach programs

  • Food Connections
  • Healthy Chicago Equity Zone
  • Community Health Opportunities
Message from our director

Welcome to the Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program! Thank you for considering us for your postgraduate training. We are delighted to share what makes Swedish such a meaningful place to learn, grow, and serve.

Our residents train in a welcoming community hospital with strong inpatient and outpatient experiences, dedicated faculty, and a supportive group of residents who genuinely enjoy learning and working together. Our patients reflect the richness and diversity of the surrounding Chicago community, and our program is grounded in cultural humility, belonging, and a shared commitment to excellent care.

Training at a community hospital is especially rewarding for family physicians because the work we do each day directly impacts the health of our own neighborhoods. Many of our faculty and residents live nearby, deepening our connection to the community we serve. Residents also have the opportunity to shape their education through electives in areas such as maternal child health, addiction medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, and urgent care.

Over the past 10 years as a faculty member, and now as Interim Program Director, I have had the privilege of watching this program flourish. Our graduates go on to practice in a wide range of settings, with many continuing to serve the community where they trained through their work with Endeavor. We are proud of the compassionate, skilled physicians they become and grateful for the legacy they continue to build.

We would be honored to be part of your journey in family medicine and look forward to learning more about you.

Best Wishes,

Megan Doyle, DO
Family Medicine Program Director

Faculty & leadership

Dr. Megan Doyle
Megan Doyle, DO
Interim Program Director
Wes Gibbert
Wesley Gibbert, MD, MPH
Associate Program Director
Dr. Justin Chen
Justin Chen, DO
Core Faculty
Dr. Milap Bhatt
Milap Bhatt, DO
Core Faculty
Dr. Tana Chongsuwat
Tana Chongsuwat, MD, MPH
Core Faculty
Current Residents

PGY-1 (Class of 2029)

Magdalena Antonik
Magdalena Antonik, MD
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Mary Therese Forsyth
Mary Therese Forsyth, MD
University College Dublin School of Medicine
Jose Guevara Benavides
Jose Guevara Benavides, MD
University of Carabobo, Valencia
Joseph Marrara
Joseph Marrara, MD
Trinity School of Medicine, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Kareem Selman-Jackson
Kareem Selman-Jackson, MD
King's College London GKT School of Medicine, United Kingdom
Natalie Tapia
Natalie Tapia Tobies, MD
University of San Martín de Porres, Peru

PGY-2 (Class of 2028)

Abimbola Olalekan
Olalekan Abimbola, MD
All Saints University of Dominica
Antonios Diamantopoulos
Antonios Diamantopoulos, MD
St. George's University of London
Djahedian Mecca
Mecca Djahedian, DO
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mahmood Fizza
Fizza Mahmood, MD
Quaid-e-Azam Medical College of Pakistan
Catherine Nagy
Catherine Nagy, DO
Touro University Nevada
Jesus Rondon Tapia
Jesus Rondon Tapia, MD
Universidad El Bosque of Columbia

PGY-3 (Class of 2027)

Marilyn Chakkalamuri
Marilyn Chakkalamuri, DO
Midwestern University
Ishani Dev
Ishani Dev, DO
Touro College
Dayeon Kang
Dayeon Kang, DO
Alabama COM
Desiree Sosa Lopez
Desiree Sosa Lopez, MD
Universidad de Carabobo
Felicia Patel
Felicia Patel, DO
Midwestern University
Tyus Temple
Tyus Temple, DO
Ohio University

Life as a resident

Life as a resident at Swedish is grounded in support, connection, and balance. From competitive benefits and built-in wellness resources to approachable faculty, collaborative peers, and a culture that values residents as whole people, our program is designed to help residents grow with confidence while feeling cared for along the way.

Residents receive 20 days of paid time off per year, plus 5 CME days. Wellness resources include free gym access at Galter LifeCenter, on-staff psychologist support and regular social events designed to build community and reduce stress.

Outside the hospital, residents can enjoy everything downtown Chicago has to offer, from the lakefront, parks and neighborhood festivals to world-class restaurants, museums, theater and music. There are endless ways to explore the city and spend time with friends and family.

Annual stipends range from $77,084 (PGY-1) to $84,052 (PGY-3). All residents receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage. A $1,800 yearly meal allowance and CME funds—$1,000 in PGY-1 and PGY-2 and $2,000 in PGY-3—are also provided.

Residents receive four hours of protected didactic time each week, covering core topics, board prep and skill-building sessions such as simulations and journal clubs. Support is available for scholarly activities, including quality improvement projects and conference presentations.

Residents train in modern clinical environments including Swedish Hospital and Erie Family Health Center – Foster. Additional resources include access to 24-hour medical libraries, online databases and simulation labs at Midwestern University and NorthShore.

Program contact

Medical Education Office
Swedish Hospital
5145 N. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 878-8200 Ext. 1478
meded [at] schosp.org (meded[at]schosp[dot]org)