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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
84
Positions
#11
Specialty Rank
$73,983
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#11
Anesthesiology Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0401621042
NRMP Code:
2247040R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
84
Interviews:
150

Contact Information

Matthew Glenn Hire
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
54
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
110
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
40.9%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,983
PGY-1
$76,902
PGY-2
$79,492
PGY-3
$83,982
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
107(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$282K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$55K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
298K
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.28
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$73,983
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,143
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0401621042
NRMP Code:
2247040R0
Total Positions:
84
Interviews:
150
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Matthew Glenn Hire
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 10/30/2025
Interview Period:
10/30/2025 - 1/10/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 20
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2247040A0, 2247040C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Contact Person:
Sean Jones
Contact Email:
sejones@nm.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15
PGY-2:23
PGY-3:23
PGY-4:23

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
40
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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