McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2801621033
Program director
Whitney Liddy
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
301
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 301 applications and invited about 21.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

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

Residents work about 80 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
21.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White47%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%

Contact and location

Program director
Whitney Liddy
Program coordinator
Jennifer Malloy
Coordinator phone
(312) 695-3222
Program phone
(312) 926-2000
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

676 N. St. Clair 13th Floor, Suite 1325 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 301 applications and interviewed about 21.6% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 12%.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at 676 N. St. Clair 13th Floor, Suite 1325 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 Whitney Liddy. The program coordinator, Jennifer Malloy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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