Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
38
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
104
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4511621001
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Heron
Middle Name
Enrique
Last Name
Rodriguez
Degrees
MD
Address
Northwestern Univ McGaw Med Ctr
Ste 650
676 N St Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.622985 41.894577)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kelli
Last Name
Thornton
Address
Northwestern University Division of Vasc
Ste 650
676 N Saint Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611-2929
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.622985 41.894577)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
88.90
% IMG
11.10
% DO
0.00
% Female
66.70
% Male
33.30
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | 0 | |
| Year | 3 | 0 | |
| Year | 3 | 0 | |
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $78,488 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $81,585 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $84,333 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $89,096 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $92,697 | 20 | 10 |
Total Positions
10
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
June Start Date
24
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/trainee-benefits/index.html
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off