Advocate Health stands as the 3rd largest non-profit integrated health system in the nation, uniting Advocate Health Care, Aurora Health Care, Atrium Health, and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Within Illinois, Advocate Health Care operates 10 hospitals and over 400 care sites across Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The Advocate Health Care General Surgery Residency represents a unique dual-site program, leveraging the resources of Advocate’s two premier hospitals, both nationally recognized across numerous specialties. Launched in 2022, the residency program welcomed its inaugural class comprising seven categorical and two preliminary interns.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital: A Hub for Surgical Excellence
Located in Park Ridge, just northwest of Chicago, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ALGH) is a Level 1 trauma center boasting over 650 beds and 20 operating rooms. ALGH’s high surgical volume sees over 20,000 operations performed annually. This hospital is a comprehensive training environment, hosting multiple residency and fellowship programs and educating over 200 residents and fellows alongside 900 medical students each year.
Advocate Christ Medical Center: A Quaternary Care Leader
Advocate Christ Medical Center (ACMC), situated in Oak Lawn southwest of Chicago, is a quaternary hospital equipped with over 800 beds, including 170 ICU beds, and 44 operating rooms. ACMC manages an impressive surgical caseload, performing over 26,000 operations each year. ACMC supports numerous residency and fellowship programs and is recognized as one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the Midwest and hosts one of the nation’s most active emergency rooms.
Mission Statement: Shaping Future Surgical Leaders
The Advocate General Surgery Residency Program is driven by a clear mission: to attract and cultivate a diverse cohort of residents, guiding them to become proficient surgeons and forward-thinking leaders in the surgical field. The program is also dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment conducive to learning and professional growth for all residents.
Advocate Health Values: Guiding Principles
Advocate Health is committed to positively impacting the communities it serves. Through shared strengths, diverse experiences, and enhanced capabilities, Advocate Health strategically focuses on six core values:
- Clinical Preeminence & Safety
- Health Equity
- Affordability
- Next-Generation Workforce Development
- Learning & Discovery
- Environmental Sustainability
