Welcome to the Advocate Christ Family Medicine Residency Program, a cornerstone of medical education where we cultivate future leaders in family medicine. We understand that Family Medicine is a demanding yet profoundly rewarding specialty, calling for both intellectual rigor and deep compassion.
Located just a short drive from downtown Chicago, Advocate Christ Medical Center serves as the program’s primary training site. This comprehensive-care teaching and research hospital boasts 749 beds and is designated as a Level I trauma center and Level III NICU, ensuring residents are exposed to a wide spectrum of medical complexities. Advocate Christ Medical Center is nationally recognized for its excellence in key medical disciplines, including cardiovascular medicine, emergency services, surgery, neuroscience, oncology, and women’s health. Adding to the rich learning environment, Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, a dedicated four-story pediatric facility, shares our campus since 1996, offering 45 private inpatient rooms, a pediatric intensive care unit, and a specialized pediatric surgical heart unit.
This unique co-location of 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, combined with a remarkably diverse patient population, ensures a robust and well-rounded education that truly embodies the ideals of Family Medicine. Our program is committed to supporting each resident with empathy and respect throughout the demanding journey of specialization.
Since its inception in 1974, the Advocate Christ Family Medicine Residency Program has proudly trained Family Physicians who have gone on to become influential leaders at both the local and national levels of healthcare.
If you aspire to become a future leader in Family Medicine, we encourage you to reach out and discover more about our program.
Mission Statement
The Advocate Christ Family Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to developing exceptional family physicians who are committed to lifelong learning and the pursuit of excellence in patient care. Our graduates are distinguished by their holistic and family-centered approach to serving individuals and communities.
Philosophy
Our program is driven by a philosophy of service, aiming to address the healthcare needs of our region by producing family physicians who are not only skilled clinicians but also deeply motivated to deliver community-oriented primary care, particularly to underserved populations. We are committed to providing postgraduate medical education of the highest caliber, preparing physicians to deliver comprehensive, continuous, and personalized health care to patients and their families across diverse settings. The program emphasizes evidence-based medicine, fostering a holistic approach that balances the art and science of medicine. Our ultimate goal is to equip physicians to significantly contribute to achieving national healthcare objectives.
Program Highlights
Advocate Christ Family Medicine Residency Program holds ACGME accreditation with Osteopathic Recognition, affirming our commitment to high standards in graduate medical education. Key program highlights include:
- Diverse Patient Population: Residents gain experience caring for a broad spectrum of patients from various backgrounds and with diverse healthcare needs.
- Onsite Pediatrics Rotations at Advocate Children’s Hospital: Benefit from integrated pediatric training within a dedicated children’s hospital setting.
- Home Visit and Nursing Home Visit Program: Develop skills in providing care in community settings, extending beyond the traditional clinic environment.
- Diverse and Plentiful Procedure Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience with a wide range of medical procedures relevant to Family Medicine.
- Educational Allowance: Financial support is provided for books and professional development opportunities such as conferences.
