Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Internal 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
1401621119
Program director
Bruce Henschen
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
38
First-year spots
Applicants
3,624
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 38 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,624 applications and invited about 13.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
38
Interview rate
13.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White43%
  • Asian34%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Bruce Henschen
Program coordinator
Marion Stanley
Coordinator phone
(312) 694-0985
Program phone
(312) 926-6895
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

676 N. St. Clair St. Arkes 23-2330 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 2% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 38 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 38 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 3,624 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at 676 N. St. Clair St. Arkes 23-2330 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 Bruce Henschen. The program coordinator, Marion Stanley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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