Neurological SurgeryNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1601621022
Program director
Matthew Potts
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
363
Latest cycle
IMG residents
9.5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a not Available Neurological Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 363 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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.

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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
3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Potts
Program coordinator
Gitana Cartwright
Coordinator phone
(312) 695-0464
Program phone
(312) 695-6200
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

676 N. St. Clair St. Suite 2200 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 2210 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 9.5% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 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. McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery 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 0%.

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. Suite 2200 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 2210 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 Matthew Potts. The program coordinator, Gitana Cartwright, is the usual contact for application questions.

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