PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Pediatrics 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
3201621070
Program director
Catherine Michelson
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
36
First-year spots
Applicants
1,180
Latest cycle
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 36 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,180 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
36
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women74%
  • Men26%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%

Contact and location

Program director
Catherine Michelson
Program coordinator
Gorden Rhutasel
Coordinator phone
(319) 471-0399
Program phone
(317) 227-4311
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hosp of Chicago 225 E. Chicago Avenue, #18 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 4% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 36 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 36 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. 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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hosp of Chicago 225 E. Chicago Avenue, #18 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 Catherine Michelson. The program coordinator, Gorden Rhutasel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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