McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Neurocritical CareUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL
4
Positions
$87,376
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5501618001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 27
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 36.40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Northwestern Neurocritical Care fellowship stands out due to its strong focus on career development, its integration with other specialties, and its commitment to research and education. The program emphasizes clinical research, supervision and teaching of students and residents, and career mentorship. It also benefits from collaboration with faculty from various departments as well as neurocritical care faculty from nearby Neurocritical Care Fellowships in the Chicago area.
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$87,376
PGY-1
$87,376
PGY-5
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
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5501618001
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 27
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 3/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 3/16/2026 - 5/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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