Advocate Health, a leading nonprofit integrated health system and the 3rd largest in the nation, encompasses Advocate Health Care, Aurora Health Care, Atrium Health, and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Within Illinois, Advocate Health Care stands strong with 10 hospitals and over 400 care sites across Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The Advocate Health Care General Surgery Residency is a distinguished dual-site program hosted by Advocate’s two premier hospitals, both nationally recognized for their exceptional specialties. Launched in 2022, the Advocate Surgery Residency welcomed its inaugural class of seven categorical and two preliminary interns, setting the stage for a new era in surgical training.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital: A Level 1 Trauma Center of Excellence
Located in Park Ridge, just northwest of Chicago, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ALGH) is a bustling Level 1 trauma center. This expansive facility boasts over 650 beds and 20 operating rooms, facilitating more than 20,000 surgical procedures annually. ALGH’s commitment to medical education is evident through its numerous residency and fellowship programs, training over 200 residents and fellows alongside 900 medical students each year. Residents in the Advocate Health Care Program General Surgery Residency benefit from the rich learning environment at ALGH, gaining exposure to a high volume and wide variety of surgical cases.
Advocate Christ Medical Center: A Quaternary Care Hub in the Midwest
Advocate Christ Medical Center (ACMC), situated in Oak Lawn southwest of Chicago, is a quaternary hospital renowned as one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the Midwest and home to one of the nation’s most active emergency rooms. ACMC’s impressive infrastructure includes over 800 beds, 170 intensive care unit beds, and 44 operating rooms, accommodating over 26,000 operations each year. Like ALGH, ACMC supports a multitude of residency and fellowship programs, offering residents in the Advocate Health Care Program General Surgery Residency unparalleled experience in a high-acuity, high-volume setting.
Mission and Values: Shaping Future Surgical Leaders
The Advocate Surgery Residency mission is clear: to cultivate a diverse cohort of residents into proficient surgeons and forward-thinking leaders within the surgical field. The program is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that champions learning and professional growth for all residents. This aligns with Advocate Health’s core values, which emphasize:
- Clinical Preeminence & Safety: Providing the highest standards of surgical care and patient safety.
- Health Equity: Addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable access to surgical services.
- Affordability: Delivering cost-effective and value-driven health care solutions.
- Next-Generation Workforce: Developing a skilled and diverse surgical workforce for the future.
- Learning & Discovery: Promoting innovation and advancements in surgical knowledge and practice.
- Environmental Sustainability: Operating responsibly and minimizing environmental impact.
The Advocate Health Care Program General Surgery Residency offers a comprehensive and dynamic training experience, preparing residents to excel as skilled surgeons and leaders who embody these essential values.
