McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago, Illinois Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
$73,983
PGY1 Salary
44.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3001621094
- NRMP Code:
- 2247300C0; 2247300C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 51
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 43.1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Specialized tracks in AP-basic science, CP-basic science, and combined AP/CP provide residents the resources and experiences to develop into outstanding physician-scientists or world-class diagnostic pathologist.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,983
PGY-1
$76,902
PGY-2
$79,492
PGY-3
$83,982
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3001621094
- NRMP Code:
- 2247300C0; 2247300C1
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Luis Blanco
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/22/2025 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2247300C1, 2247300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Lose
- Contact Email:
- stephanie.lose@nm.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:8PGY-3:7PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 44.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 21st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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