McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Neurology - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 1801621032 | NRMP Code: 2247180A0, 2247180R0
The Neurology Residency Program at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University offers ten positions in each of the three years of the adult neurology residency program. Applicants can enter the program after completing at least one year in an approved internal medicine preliminary program or a transitional program with at least eight months of internal medicine training.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must be ECFMG certified and have one year of U.S. clinical experience. The program sponsors H1B and J1 visas. There is no cutoff for medical school graduation year.
The application deadline is October 31st, and interviews are conducted in October, November, December, and January for the following academic year. The program has ten residency positions available, and they offer preliminary spots for matched applicants. They also participate in the couples match.
The program values high academic aptitude, hard work, productivity, a thirst for knowledge, and most importantly, a commitment to and love for neurology. Residents receive a competitive salary and benefits package, four weeks of vacation per year, one week for an educational conference, and a stipend for presentations at national meetings. Limited housing for residents is available on the Northwestern campus.
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PGY1 Positions 10 ( 10, 8, 8 )
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Chicago city, Illinois
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