McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
The Northwestern Urology program is unique in that it has a dedicated research year. We offer various elective opportunities to PGY2, PGY3, and PGY5 residents. With our home institution being in the heart of Chicago, Northwestern Urology residents see a wide range of patient populations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amanda Vo, MD, MS
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern University
Primary Program Contact
Meghan Sbertoli, MA
Northwestern Univ Feinberg Sch of Med
Locations
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern University
Department of Urology Arkes 2300
676 N Saint Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611-2927
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60680
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- 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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 6
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.