AnesthesiologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

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About McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

ACGME code
0401621042
Program director
Matthew Hire
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
837
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 837 applications and invited about 22.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
22.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White54%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Hire
Program coordinator
Sean Jones
Coordinator phone
(312) 695-1259
Program phone
(312) 472-3585
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Department of Anesthesiology 251 E Huron Street, Suite 5-704 Chicago, IL 60611-2908 Open in Google Maps

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program: frequently asked questions

Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program IMG-friendly?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offer?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offers 15 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 837 applications and interviewed about 22.9% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at Department of Anesthesiology 251 E Huron Street, Suite 5-704 Chicago, IL 60611-2908. Its sponsoring institution is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

Who is the program director of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

The program director is Matthew Hire. The program coordinator, Sean Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.

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