McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
Our Child Neurology Residency Program is proud to partner with both Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago and McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University to provide a wide array of clinical rotations throughout our 5-year categorical child neurology program. Our trainees education is supported by a large Pediatric Neurology division comprised of dedicated, interprofessional child neurology practitioners, including but not limited to 35+ physicians, 15+ advanced practice provide
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura Engel Vernon, MD
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospita
Primary Program Contact
Zulaika Guzman
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital
Locations
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospita
Div of Neurology, Box 51
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-2991
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
251 E Huron
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
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) 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
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 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.