McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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
- 3401621014
- Program director
- Leslie Rydberg
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 587
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 22.5%
- Of applicants invited
- 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 university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 587 applications and invited about 22.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 22.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates88%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women68%
- Men33%
- White55%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Leslie Rydberg
- Program coordinator
- Jamie Byrne
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 238-2871
- Program phone
- (312) 238-2907
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
355 E. Erie Street - Suite 21-2127 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% 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 4 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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 587 applications and interviewed about 22.5% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at 355 E. Erie Street - Suite 21-2127 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 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 Leslie Rydberg. The program coordinator, Jamie Byrne, is the usual contact for application questions.