Welcome to a community-based residency that empowers future internists through hands-on clinical training, academic rigor and unwavering support. Residents learn and lead in one of Illinois' most diverse communities, gaining the experience, mentorship and flexibility to thrive in any internal medicine career path.
The Swedish Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program is a three-year residency focused on developing compassionate, clinically competent physicians ready for a broad range of career paths — from primary care and hospital medicine to competitive fellowships.
Residents serve a diverse patient population, manage high-acuity cases and train in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our team-based approach fosters a collegial, inclusive atmosphere where residents thrive under close mentorship from engaged faculty and hospital staff.
Key highlights:
- Strong community-based training with robust academic mentorship
- Flexible curriculum tailored to residents’ interests and goals
- Unmatched pathology from a richly diverse patient population
- Supportive environment with an open-door leadership culture
Program structure & curriculum
- IM Teaching Service (5 Blocks)
- IMCU (2 Blocks)
- Elective (2 Blocks)
- Cardiology TS (2 blocks)
- Gastroenterology (1 Block)
- Night Float/Clinic/PTO (1 Block)
- IM Teaching Service (4 blocks)
- Cardiology TS (1 block)
- Intermediate Medical Care Unit (1 block)
- Nephrology (1 block)
- Infectious Diseases (1 block)
- Neurology (1 block)
- Pulmonology (1 block)
- Hematology/Oncology (1 block)
- Elective (2 blocks)
- IM Teaching Service (5 blocks)
- Intensive Care Unit (1 block)
- Palliative and Addiction (1 block)
- Endocrinology (1 block)
- Geriatrics (1 block)
- Rheumatology (1 block)
- Emergency Medicine (1 block)
- Elective (2 blocks)
- Weekly internal medicine didactics (journal club, CPC, M&M, tumor board, ambulatory care, board review)
- Morning report (3x weekly)
- IM board review (October–June)
- Question bank access (AMBOSS/NEJM)
We welcome applications from U.S. medical school graduates and international medical graduates who meet the following criteria:
Application method
- All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
Requirements
- 3 letters of recommendation
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 (must be passed to be ranked)
- Medical school graduation within 3 years of application preferred
- Some U.S. clinical experience preferred
- J-1 visa sponsorship available (via ECFMG)
Interview process
- Interviews conducted via Zoom from October to January
- Holistic application review with rolling interview invitations
Training takes place at multiple high-quality clinical sites across Chicago:
- Swedish Hospital – Primary training site, community-based hospital with high acuity and diverse patient base
- Evanston Hospital – Doreen E. Chapman Center – Advanced subspecialty experiences
- Evanston SIM Lab & Midwestern University – Simulation training and procedural education
- Erie Family Health Center (Foster Ave) – Outpatient continuity and underserved community care
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Swedish Hospital, where I completed my training in 2013. My leadership style is hands-on and transparent — I’m involved year-round, teaching, supervising and working alongside residents in various clinical settings.
Swedish Hospital offers a uniquely supportive environment. You’ll be backed by not only the Medical Education Department but also the entire hospital team. Our community-based model fosters collaboration and the diverse pathology we see ensures you’ll be well-prepared for boards, fellowship or independent practice. We also value flexibility. Your education is our priority, and we actively work to tailor the program to your goals. Our open-door culture helps residents grow personally and professionally. I look forward to meeting you and sharing more about what makes our program special.
Dale Swims, DO
Program Director
- Dale Swims, DO – Program Director
- Ashwin Shetty, MD – Associate Program Director
- Greg Anderson, DO – Associate Program Director
- Ryan Levenhagen, DO – Core Faculty
- Tyler Saunders, DO – Core Faculty
- Joan Savage, MD – Core Faculty
Current residents
- Jacob Barnhart: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Mohamed El Mobarchir El Kettani - University of Damascus
- Aravinda Kalimi - Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Sean Kilgallon - Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Sarina Kothari - Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Alissa Nolan _ AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
- Talha Qadri - Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Kriya Shah - Nova Southern University Dr Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Siddhant Sharma - University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Abdelmalek Souadi - University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Denzel Akosa – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Nadine Bahlawan – Kansas City University
- Nour Bassil – St. George’s University of London
- Sharbel Dawalibi – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Mariam Khan – NYITCOM
- Richard Kissell – AZCOM
- Christian Romhany Gonzalez –
- Dean Shah – CCOM – Midwestern University
- Kamaldeep Sidhu – AZCOM
- Hadeel Yousef – Midwestern University – CCOM
- Tamara Batarseh – Marian University
- Trina Bhattarai – AT Still University
- Annie DeVinney – MWU-CCOM
- Josh Freeman – Midwestern University – CCOM
- Sinamis Idrei – University of Jordan
- Shaizore Nawaz – KCU
- Shan Pandya – Midwestern University – CCOM
- Abeer Sadiq – Midwestern University – CCOM
- Anita Udabor – St. George’s University of London
- Jack Xie – The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- Hamza Anwar – University of Illinois at Chicago
- Jasper Marc Bondoc – Midwestern University of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Kyle Henn – George Washington University
- Yaru Li – Des Moines University
- Anne Celinne Macarulay – Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Aaron Madden – Midwestern University (AZCOM)
- Michael Papakonstantinou – St. George’s University of London
- Manasa Peddineni – Nova Southeastern University
- Preetham Reddy – Nova Southeastern University
- Sarah Shareef – Kansas City University
Life as a resident
Swedish Hospital offers a supportive, community-driven training environment where residents learn, grow and find balance. From hands-on learning to wellness resources, our program is designed to help you thrive — both in and out of the hospital.
- PGY1: $77,084.80
- PGY2: $82,536.00
- PGY3: $84,052.80
Residents receive comprehensive health and dental insurance, a $1,800 annual meal stipend and 401K retirement plan with 6% employer match. CME funds are available: $1,000 for PGY1–2 and $2,000 for PGY3.
Residents have 24-hour access to hospital library and online resources, plus yearly memberships to Galter LifeCenter. Clinical spaces are supported by integrated EMRs and a culture of collaboration between residents, attendings and staff.
Weekly protected didactics include board review, Clinical Pathology Conference, M&M, Tumor Board and more. Morning Report occurs three times weekly. Residents also have access to AMBOSS/NEJM Knowledge+ question banks.
Residents receive 20 PTO days per year. Our program supports a strong wellness culture through events like Beat the Blue, twice-yearly retreats and holiday gatherings. The RISE program offers support following difficult clinical events.
Free on-site parking is available. Swedish Hospital is located in Lincoln Square, a vibrant and accessible neighborhood with easy public transportation and bike routes.
Medical Education Department
Email: %20meded [at] schosp.org (meded[at]schosp[dot]org)
Phone: (773) 989-3808
Fax: (773) 293-5670
