McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
We offer a multitude of extracurricular experiences including in sports medicine, teaching and operations. Our curriculum includes 2 full years of senior experience in the man ED at NMH resulting in more patient contacts as well as pre-attending experience. Multiple ICU months in both junior and senior years.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abra Leigh Fant, MD, MS
Northwestern Univ Feinberg Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Kelsey Bachtell, MD
Northwestern Univ Feinberg Sch of Med
Locations
Northwestern Univ Feinberg Sch of Med
Dept of Emergency Med Ste 200
211 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
600 Grant St
Gary, IN 46402-1523
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- 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
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Dec 22, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 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.