McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
This Combined Pediatrics and PM&R Residency is a five-year program that provides comprehensive training across both specialties. Residents rotate through Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago, gaining broad clinical exposure, strong mentorship, and multidisciplinary experience. The program includes leadership, education, and QI tracks, and graduates are eligible for triple board certification in Pediatrics, PM&R, and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Emily Kivlehan, MD
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Uni
Primary Program Contact
Jamie Byrne, MD
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Locations
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Uni
Ste 21-2127
355 E Erie St
Chicago, IL 60611-3167
420 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
251 E Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
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
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
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
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.