Radiation OncologyUniversity Based

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Radiation Oncology 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
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
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.