McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program Radiation Oncology Residency
Radiation Oncology 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
- 4301621027
- Program director
- Eric Donnelly
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 1
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 170
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 25%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Radiation Oncology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).
In the latest application cycle the program received 170 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 7% across Radiation Oncology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 45 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
- Application deadline
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 1
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates63%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs25%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Eric Donnelly
- Program coordinator
- Shannon Peck-Walden
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 926-3521
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology 251 East Huron St, LC-178 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?
About 25% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiation Oncology program has 7% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offer?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program offers 1 first-year Radiation Oncology position, and 1 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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Radiation Oncology 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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology 251 East Huron St, LC-178 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 Eric Donnelly. The program coordinator, Shannon Peck-Walden, is the usual contact for application questions.