Our Place
Our Pediatric Residency Program is based in Chicago, voted best big city in the US seven years in a row by Conde Nast and winning second best city in the world in 2022. We could talk about Chicago forever but you can learn more about why Chicago is truly the best place to live by talking to anyone who lives here.
Our hospital's Streeterville neighborhood location is just steps from the Lake Michigan, iconic architecture, amazing food, farmers' markets, theaters, neighborhoods, culture, and accessible by walking, biking, and public transportation
The program's academic affiliation is with Northwestern University, an educational and research institution. The faculty of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine provides clinical patient care through affiliated hospitals and practice plans.
The program's home facility is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Feinberg School of Medicine’s affiliated hospital dedicated to pediatric care. Lurie Children’s is Illinois’ only freestanding hospital exclusively for children, offering patients access to world-class care in a modern, kid-friendly environment.
Residents also rotate in the newborn nursery and the neonatal intensive care unit at the neighboring Prentice Women's Hospital.
For information on getting to Lurie Children's, parking and other site-related information, visit the hospital website. A visitor guide and other helpful links (including hotel information) can be found there.
Resident Life
Our pediatric residents are a social group and have numerous planned (and unplanned) activities when not working. Residents frequently get together to watch their favorite primetime TV shows, try new restaurants/markets, attend festivals, attend Chicago sporting events, comedy shows, swim at the breach, or play card games. During the summer, our senior residents host weekly Friday night barbeques for the new residents and their families. These events let residents get to know each other and the city of Chicago.
Throughout the rest of the year, our resident wellness committee and various resident groups organize events for residents and their families. Past events have included:
- Halloween costume contest
- Gardening together
- Making snow globes
- A salad and veggie party
- Karaoke
- Pumpkin carving contests
- Chicago Cubs and White Sox baseball games
In addition, many of our residents play on intramural sports teams, such as soccer, volleyball and kickball, through the Chicago Sport and Social Club.
Winters can be long in Chicago, but residents can stay warm throughout the colder months with the help of an active social life. Every December, the program hosts its annual resident holiday party, which is the most anticipated night of the year. Attending and fellow physicians cover the hospital for the evening, and all residents are free to enjoy a night of dinner and dancing with their colleagues and friends.
For more information on resident life, contact our chief residents.