McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
See how you matchAbout McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
- ACGME code
- 2401621049
- Program director
- Dmitry Pyatetsky
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- 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 not Available Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. 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.
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White56%
- Asian19%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Dmitry Pyatetsky
- Program coordinator
- Alicia Piatkowski
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 503-3649
- Program phone
- (312) 908-8152
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Northwestern Department of Ophthalmology 645 N Michigan Avenue Suite 440 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 Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
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.
Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at Northwestern Department of Ophthalmology 645 N Michigan Avenue Suite 440 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 Dmitry Pyatetsky. The program coordinator, Alicia Piatkowski, is the usual contact for application questions.