Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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
3621621025
Program director
Marco Ellis
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
373
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 373 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 10.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
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

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White53%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%

Contact and location

Program director
Marco Ellis
Program coordinator
Caleigh Shaw
Coordinator phone
(312) 695-6022
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Division of Plastic Surgery 259 East Erie St Suite 2060 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 Plastic Surgery - Integrated 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 3 first-year Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 373 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 10.4%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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 Division of Plastic Surgery 259 East Erie St Suite 2060 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 Marco Ellis. The program coordinator, Caleigh Shaw, is the usual contact for application questions.

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