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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Pediatric Nephrology (PD)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL
9
Positions
$83,982
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3281621030
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
69.20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Fellows are taught, mentored and supported by faculty of 14 clinicians and scientists associated with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Located in Chicago, we are the only pediatric nephrology fellowship in Illinois. As such, you will train with a division that cares for one of the busiest and most diverse clinical populations in the country.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • 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)
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$83,982
PGY-1
$83,982
PGY-4
$87,376
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Chicago, IL

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3281621030
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/15/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
8/1/2026 - 11/7/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 7

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1842328F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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