Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
19
Positions
#47
Specialty Rank
$73,983
PGY1 Salary
5.9%
IMG %
#47
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2801621033
- NRMP Code:
- 2247280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 2/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 30.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program provides extensive clinical, didactic and research training. Residents participate in grand rounds,journal clubs, subspecialty and wellness sessions and dissection courses each year.Residents receive access to online board preparation materials. Residents draw upon the expertise of faculty mentors,learning to write manuscripts and research grants. With this experience, our graduates are successful in obtaining highly competitive fellowships, and becoming academic faculty members.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
13 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,983
PGY-1
$76,902
PGY-2
$79,492
PGY-3
$83,982
PGY-4
$87,376
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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:
- 2801621033
- NRMP Code:
- 2247280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Whitney Elizabeth Liddy
- Email:
- whitney.liddy@nm.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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 23
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2247280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer Malloy
- Contact Email:
- oto-hns@northwestern.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 5.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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