Interventional Radiology - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Interventional Radiology - Integrated 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
4161600004
Program director
Kent Sato
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
206
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.5%
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 Interventional Radiology - Integrated residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

In the latest application cycle the program received 206 applications and invited about 17.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Interventional Radiology - Integrated programs, which interview about 25.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Interventional Radiology - Integrated program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed29%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Interview rate
17.5%
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

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White50%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American30%
  • Hispanic or Latino40%

Contact and location

Program director
Kent Sato
Program coordinator
Samantha Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(312) 695-0730
Program phone
(312) 926-5435
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Northwestern Memorial Hospital 251 E Huron St 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?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Interventional Radiology - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 206 applications and interviewed about 17.5% of applicants. The typical Interventional Radiology - Integrated program interviews about 25.3%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Interventional Radiology - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 3%.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at Northwestern Memorial Hospital 251 E Huron St 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 Kent Sato. The program coordinator, Samantha Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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