McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
Fellows gain expertise in treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders through diverse clinical rotations and mentorship from board-certified addiction psychiatrists. Training emphasizes integrated, evidence-based care across treatment levels. The program is located in Chicago and offers rich academic, research, and leadership opportunities. Graduates are eligible for ABPN subspecialty certification.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniela B Rakocevic, MD, MSc
Northwestern Med
Primary Program Contact
Eric Montenegro
Northwestern Med
Locations
Northwestern Med
Dept of Psychiatry 11-1100
676 St Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 29, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 7, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2026 - Oct 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-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.