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Firm Friends
At Loyola, Internal Medicine residents are divided into five Firms, which are each made up of residents across all training levels. Firm members share ambulatory weeks and rotation blocks on a 4+1 schedule, creating a consistent environment throughout residency. This structure fosters strong mentorship between senior residents and interns, builds community, and supports camaraderie both in clinical settings and beyond. Many Firm traditions, including social events and Friday School, have become highlights that strengthen relationships and wellness among residents.
Program Events
As a residency we believe it’s important to hold space for training that extends beyond the confines of the workday and the hospital. Some of the annual events that are hosted by the residency and the Department of Medicine include:
Annual Offsite Retreats
- Intern Retreat
- PGY2 Retreat
- PGY3 Retreat
Appreciation Dinners and Celebrations
- Intern Appreciation Dinner
- PGY 3 Appreciation Dinner
- Resident Research Day
- Graduation
Lecture Series
- Morning Reports on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays at both Loyola and Hines
- Daily Attending-Led Noon Lecture Series
- Weekly Intern Clinical Question Conference (CQC)
- Weekly PGY3 Clinical Pathology Conference (CPC)
- Weekly Patient Safety Conferences (QIPS Elective)
- Monthly Friday School during Ambulatory Week
Where Residents Live
Loyola and Hines VA hospitals are located in Maywood, Illinois within the Chicagoland area, offering residents easy access to both the hospital and the city.
Chicago is the third largest city in the US and is known for its vibrant culture, sports, and dining scene. About 80% of our residents live in Chicago neighborhoods like West Loop, River North, and Wicker Park. The remaining 20% live in nearby suburbs such as Maywood, Forest Park, and Oak Park, where they can find a quieter, more affordable, family-friendly environment with convenient hospital access.
Whether in the city or suburbs, residents always have exciting opportunities to explore throughout their residency training.
Fun Things To Do Around Chicago
General Chicago Activities
- Museum Campus (Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Institute of Art, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium)
- Football and concerts at Soldier Field
- Architecture Boat Tour
Forest Park & Oak Park
- Fun cities with a suburban feel
- Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
- Oak Park Conservatory
- Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
West Loop/West Town
- Vibrant and fun night life
- Randolph Street and Fulton Market for popular and up-and-coming restaurants
- United Center
Wicker Park
- A variety of independent boutiques and awesome bakeries and coffee shops
- The 606 - an elevated 2.7 mile nature trail and park system
- Wicker Park Farmer’s Market
Logan Square
- Lots of vintage stores and funky restaurants!
- Concord Music Hall
- The Logan Theatre
Loop/South Loop
- Connected to a little bit of everything
- Millennium Park (see the Bean!) & Museum Campus - The Art Institute
- The Chicago Theatre - concerts, comedy shows, plays, musicals galore!
River North/Streeterville
- Chicago Riverwalk - 1.25 miles of walking path down along the river with bars and restaurants along the way
- The Lakefront Trail - 19 mile paved path along Lake Michigan with both concrete and sand beaches along the way
- Magnificent Mile for shopping and people watching
