Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The PM&R residency program at Northwestern University has been a long standing program originally affiliated with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). In 2017, RIC became the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, a new state-of-the-art hospital that merges clinical care and research at the bedside of our patients. It's a unique environment for PM&R training as the space itself encourages the growth of inquisitive minds.
Total Program Size
4
12
12
12
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
2155340A0
2155340C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
135
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
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)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
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
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3401621014
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
2
2
Program Director
First Name
Monica
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Rho
Degrees
MD
Address
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Ste 21-2127
355 E Erie St
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.618175 41.893945)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jamie
Last Name
Byrne
Degrees
BA
Address
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
21-2127
355 E Erie St
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.618175 41.893945)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
67.30
% IMG
0.00
% DO
32.60
% Female
51.20
% Male
48.70
Total Physician
56
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
42.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 11 | 1 | |
| Year | 9 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $70,460 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $73,240 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $75,707 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $79,983 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 5 | |||
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| Year 7 | |||
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| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
On-call meal allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
0
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
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/benefits-resources/benefits/time-away-from-training.html