Education

Clinical Informatics Fellowship

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program at the University of Chicago. We welcome applications from individuals in all medical specialties who have completed an ACGME-accredited residency, are board certified or board eligible, and qualify for permanent Illinois medical licensure.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time at the program start. J1 visas are preferred.

Application Process:
 Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Required Materials:

  • ERAS application
  • CV
  • 1–2 page personal statement outlining interest in clinical informatics, research/career goals, and relevance to your field
  • 3 letters of recommendation, including letter from most recent program director
  • Official transcripts from all institutions
  • USMLE scores
  • Verification of prior clinical positions

Timeline:

  • July: Applications open
  • September–November: Interviews conducted

Only complete applications will be reviewed. Selected candidates will be invited for a virtual interview.

Selection Criteria:
Applicants will be evaluated based on academic performance, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and interview. The fellowship prepares trainees to lead informatics initiatives through expertise in data analytics, clinical decision support, and systems-level care improvement.

Questions?
 Email us at: CIFellowship@uchicagomedicine.org

Interview Dates for the 2026 - 2027 will be scheduled directly through Thalamus - please contact the program with questions.

We're excited to welcome applicants back to campus for an optional, in-person Second Look on Thursday, November 12th. This event is open to anyone who has completed an interview with one of our fellowship training programs during the 2026–2027 season. 

What to Expect 

  • Meet faculty, fellows, and department leadership
  • Tour our hospital and clinic spaces
  • Attend subspecialty-specific sessions and centralized Department of Pediatrics programming
  • Explore educational and scholarly opportunities
  • Hear directly about our ongoing commitment to the communities of the South Side of Chicago 

This event is organized by the Pediatric Medical Education Office (PMEO). A few important things to know: 

  • Participation is entirely optional and has no bearing on ranking decisions.
  • Participating fellowship programs submit and certify their rank order lists in NRMP before the event, which is verified by our Institutional GME Office.
  • RSVP responses are confidential. Attendee names and specialties are held by the PMEO and are not shared with Program Directors until after rank lists are submitted. 

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