McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
The LT program has numerous assets: (1) demonstrating continued success with both high volume (~ 180 LTs per year; ~ 15% are living donor) and excellent patient outcomes aligned with national norms; (2) numerous faculty thought-leaders; (3) unique partnerships across the country and internationally; and (4) strong collaborations with a number of highly-regarded subspecialties such as Gastroenterology (GI), Interventional Radiology (IR), Oncology and Transplant Infectious Diseases (TID).
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher M Moore, MD
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Alvarado, MD
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Locations
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Ste 1400
676 N St Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 7
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.