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
Nelson E Bennett, MD, BS, MD
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Primary Program Contact
Meghan Sbertoli, MA
Northwestern Univ Feinberg Sch of Med
Locations
McGaw Med Ctr Northwestern Univ
Dept of Urology Arkes 2300
676 N St Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Letter from a department chair
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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 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
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
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.