Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Radiology-Diagnostic 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
4201621059
Program director
Ankur Garg
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
770
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

In the latest application cycle the program received 770 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed50%
  • Silver signal: interviewed14%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men58%
  • White48%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ankur Garg
Program coordinator
Holly Harper
Coordinator phone
(312) 695-4447
Program phone
(312) 695-3796
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

676 N St Clair Street Suite 800 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 10% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 770 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

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 50% of the time, silver signals about 14%, 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 676 N St Clair Street Suite 800 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 Ankur Garg. The program coordinator, Holly Harper, is the usual contact for application questions.

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