Guest judges are brought in to evaluate the presentations, a winner is chosen and awarded a monetary prize which is presented at the end of the year Resident Diner. A faculty Director of Resident Research coordinates resident activity. Resident Living Call schedules differ for junior, senior and chief residents, and may also vary depending on rotation. A senior resident and a faculty member are also available at all times. The call schedule is determined by the residents and approved by the program coordinator.
Residents also receive four weeks paid vacation.
Chicago Living Chicago is the most central and most accessible city in the country. UIC is easily accessible by car, bus and train . The University is also within driving distance of many historical neighborhoods including China Town, Little Italy and Chicago's Historic Pilsen neighborhood. Chicago weather tends to be very unpredictable which can be both exciting and frustrating. Being centrally located, Chicagoans get to experience all four seasons.