McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Grayslake, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
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- ACGME code
- 1201600702
- Program director
- Paul Ravenna
- Location
- Grayslake, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 388
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 37.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Grayslake, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 388 applications and invited about 37.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.
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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 37.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates88%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women71%
- Men29%
- White17%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American29%
- Hispanic or Latino33%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Paul Ravenna
- Program coordinator
- Sybil Chadwick
- Coordinator phone
- (773) 351-0971
- Program phone
- (312) 694-0484
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
1475 E. Belvidere Rd. Suite 385 Grayslake, IL 60030 Open in Google Maps
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program: frequently asked questions
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program sponsor visas?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program IMG-friendly?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program offer?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program received 388 applications and interviewed about 37.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) 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 (Lake Forest) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program located?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program is located at 1475 E. Belvidere Rd. Suite 385 Grayslake, IL 60030. Its sponsoring institution is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
Who is the program director of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program?
The program director is Paul Ravenna. The program coordinator, Sybil Chadwick, is the usual contact for application questions.