OphthalmologyNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Ophthalmology 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
2401621049
Program director
Dmitry Pyatetsky
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 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

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%
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
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.

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 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.

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