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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Chicago, Illinois

ACGME ID3201621070
Program Code1842320C0
NRMP Code1842320C0

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

41

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

375

Application Deadline

September 24, 2025

Year 1 Seats

41

Interviews Last Year

375
45%

Interview Ratio

9.1

% US MD

98

% IMG

2
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaAccepts
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

Yes

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Interviews Last Year

375

Interview to Seat Ratio

9.1

USMLE Requirements

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USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$73,983
PGY-2
$76,902
PGY-3
$79,492

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

41

Year 2 Size

41

Year 3 Size

38

Application Deadline

September 24, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

120

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

65

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

1842320C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B | F-1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

41

Year 2 Program Size

41

Year 3 Program Size

38

% IMG Residents

2 %

% US MD Residents

98 %

% DO Residents

0 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

120

Total Physician Faculty

0

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

73983

Year 2 Compensation

76902

Year 3 Compensation

79492

PGY-1 Vacation Days

15 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

65 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

27 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.5

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

September 24, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

375

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

1842320C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-28 to 2025-12-18

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-26 to 2026-12-21

Start Dates

June | July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Contact Person

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Contact Information

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Sponsor Institution

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Primary Institution

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Participant Institutions

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Annual Hospital Admissions

9645

Annual ED Visits

39292

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Part-time/shared schedule positionsOn-site child careSubsidized child careOn-call meal allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

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