SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Surgery 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
4401621091
Program director
Amy Halverson
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,519
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,519 applications and invited about 7.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
8
Interview rate
7.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White54%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Halverson
Program coordinator
Mackenzie Krueger
Coordinator phone
(312) 926-8799
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Department of Surgery of McGaw Medical Center 676 N. Saint Clair St. Arkes Pavillion Suite 2320 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 6% of residents at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program received 1,519 applications and interviewed about 7.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program located?

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program is located at Department of Surgery of McGaw Medical Center 676 N. Saint Clair St. Arkes Pavillion Suite 2320 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 Amy Halverson. The program coordinator, Mackenzie Krueger, is the usual contact for application questions.

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