McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
9
Positions
#70
Specialty Rank
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
22.2%
IMG %
#70
Radiation oncology Ranking
21st Percentile
Top 79% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4301621027
- NRMP Code:
- 2247430R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 55
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Program Offers & Benefits
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,750
PGY-1
$79,209
PGY-2
$81,876
PGY-3
$86,501
PGY-4
$89,997
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: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
- 25.4%0
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- 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:
- 4301621027
- NRMP Code:
- 2247430R0
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 55
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sean Sachdev
- Email:
- speckwa1@nm.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2247430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- Contact Person:
- Shannon Peck-Walden
- Contact Email:
- speckwa1@nm.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2PGY-3:3PGY-4:1
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, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 22.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 16th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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