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Pediatrics Residency Program

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Continued AccreditationACGME #3201621070UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatrics residency program in Chicago, IL. It has 41 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 114 residents in training. It reports 2% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $73,983. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
41
114 residents · 116 approved
PGY-1 salary
$74.0k
IMG percentage
2%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1842320C0

Accredited since 1927 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2008

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1842320C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Northwestern McGaw/Lurie Childrens-IL”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
2%
x
US MD
98%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
74%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
27
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
8
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

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Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence. We are proud to serve as the pediatric teaching and research partner of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and are ranked nationally in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
364
Mid-size
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$154K
Research
$0
Payments
28

Top payer: Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. ($63K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
9,645
ED visits
39,292
Inpatient surgeries
4,702
Outpatient surgeries
16,105
Births
0
Daily census
235
Full-time staff
5,431

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Chicago, IL

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Primary
Chicago, IL364 beds

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, IL943 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$2,696/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~51.3% of pay
Take-home$2,696/mo
Rent (1BR)$3,164/mo
State tax$305/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $73,983 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.95% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Cook County, Illinois (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$81,797
+$3k vs US median
Avg Commute
32 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Catherine D Michelson, MD, MMSc

Program Director, Pediatrics Residency - CCC/PEC

Program Director

Gorden Rhutasel

Manager, Pediatric Residency Program

Coordinator

Diana Meza

Senior Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Lindsey Burdick, MSEd

Senior Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Jennifer L Trainor, MD

Associate Chair for Education - CCC/PEC

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University located?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is located in Chicago, IL.
What type of program is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is a university-based residency program.
Is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University ACGME-accredited?
Yes — McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University has approximately 114 residents in training.
How much is rent near McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
Median rent near Chicago, IL is ~$3,164/month for a 1BR and ~$4,924/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 2% of McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University require?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University reports a PGY-1 salary of $73,983. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.