McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
Our Program provides resources necessary to undertake self-directed learning, leading to high-level competence in clinical rheumatology and mentored research training. The overarching goal is acquire competence in three areas: patient care, research, and medical education. The curriculum, incorporating our world-renowned faculty and diverse patient population, is designed to prepare fellows to sit for the ABIM Certification Examination in Rheumatology after two years of fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Anisha Bharadwaj Dua, MD, MPH
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Chio, MD
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Locations
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
McGaw Pavilion Ste M300
240 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
355 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- 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 31, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 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.