Emergency MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1101612015
Program director
Abra Fant
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White78%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Abra Fant
Program coordinator
Kelsey Bachtell
Coordinator phone
(312) 926-9512
Program phone
(312) 694-7000
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

211 E. Ontario St. Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60611 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?

About 4% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% 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 Emergency Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

Applicants who sent McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at 211 E. Ontario St. Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60611. 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 Abra Fant. The program coordinator, Kelsey Bachtell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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