McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
The McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offer a one-year, ACGME-accredited Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship. Fellows gain comprehensive training across the continuum of care, managing patients from ICU to outpatient rehab. The program covers a range of brain injuries, from concussion to severe disorders of consciousness, preparing trainees for all stages of recovery and reintegration.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Elliot J Roth, MD
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Primary Program Contact
Jamie Byrne, BA
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Locations
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Brain Injury Medicine Pgm Ste 21-2127
355 E Erie St
Chicago, IL 60611
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
900 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062
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
Does not offer open house or 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 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5
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.