McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
Our fellowship provides comprehensive training in oncologic, cosmetic & laser procedures, with emphasis on clinical research. We work with the Northwestern Center for Ethnic Skin and Hair, providing skin cancer treatments & other skin procedures to the served population. The surgical service operates 16 lasers and energy devices which are used for skin surgery, to expedite healing, and to treat surgical scars. Our curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of ACGME and ASDS.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Murad Alam, MD
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Glatz
Northwestern Univ McGaw Med Ctr
Locations
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Dept of Dermatology Ste 1600
676 N St Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 4, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 10, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.