McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
The PM&R Residency Program at McGaw Northwestern University is a dynamic training program that is based at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the #1 rated Rehabilitation Hospital by US New and World Report since 1991. The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the first ever 'translational' research hospital where clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together in the same space, applying research in real time to patients with disability. It is an ideal training ground for PM&R residents.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Leslie Rydberg, MD
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Primary Program Contact
Jamie Byrne, BA
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Locations
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
21st floor GME Office
355 E Erie St
Chicago, IL 60611-3167
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
836 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657-5193
980 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 30, 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
- 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 15-20 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.