Welcome from the director
Thank you for your interest in the Ascension St. Joseph Chicago Family Medicine Residency Program. Located in the heart of Chicago, our program combines the strengths of a community hospital with the educational opportunities of an academic environment. Founded in 1868, St. Joseph is one of the city’s oldest hospitals, and our Family Medicine Residency—established in 1972—is among the longest-standing programs in the country. For more than 50 years, we have been committed to training compassionate, adaptable, and highly skilled family physicians prepared to care for diverse communities.
Our residents train in a dynamic urban setting and care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions and cultural backgrounds. In the hospital, residents work closely with dedicated family medicine faculty, hospitalists, and residents in Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Podiatry. Residents also learn from a strong network of specialists who are deeply invested in resident education and mentorship.
Our primary outpatient training site, the Seton Family Health Center, is a cornerstone of the residency experience. The clinic serves a diverse and loyal patient population, many of whom have longstanding relationships with our program. Residents develop continuity with patients across the full spectrum of care — pediatrics, adult medicine, and geriatrics — while gaining experience caring for individuals from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds and insurance types. This experience prepares our graduates for truly full-scope family medicine practice.
Our residents are also educators. They play an active role in teaching medical students and fellow residents while developing their own skills as communicators, advocates, and leaders in patient care.
At St. Joseph, our residents and faculty bring diverse experiences, interests, and passions that shape a collaborative and supportive learning environment. We continuously refine our curriculum to meet the evolving needs of our residents and the community we serve.
Our program has maintained continuous accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and our residents have achieved a 100% pass rate on the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certification exam for over a decade.
Most importantly, our program is defined by its people. Our residents are leaders, scholars, and innovators who support one another and create a positive learning environment. St. Joseph truly feels like a family, and it is a place where we enjoy coming to work each day.
We invite you to learn more about our program and connect with our team—we would be delighted to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Aneesh Tyle, MD, AAHIVS
Family Medicine Program Director
