McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
Our department remains committed to training the next generation of neurologists by providing broad expertise in all subspecialty areas of neurology and being at the forefront of neuroscience. We have designed many opportunities to prepare our residents to become exceptional neurologists in any career path that suits them. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and supportive environment while holding high expectations from our trainees.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Danny S Bega, MD
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Primary Program Contact
Alex Gough
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Locations
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Dept of Neurology Abbott Hall 1124
710 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60611
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 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.