Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Orthopaedic 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
2601621007
Program director
Kevin Hardt
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
475
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 475 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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.

  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White90%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kevin Hardt
Program coordinator
Latisha Emerson-Henderson
Coordinator phone
(312) 472-6023
Program phone
(312) 926-6800
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Northwestern U. Feinberg School of Medicine 676 North St. Clair Suite 1350 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?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offer?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offers 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at Northwestern U. Feinberg School of Medicine 676 North St. Clair Suite 1350 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 Kevin Hardt. The program coordinator, Latisha Emerson-Henderson, is the usual contact for application questions.