McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
About This Program
We emphasize experiential and active learning, close mentorship in a challenging academic yet fostering environment & progressive graded responsibility for the learner. We offer excellent support for resident research. Trainees are able to identify an area of interest in order to customize and optimize their educational experience and allow for a seamless transition to an academic career that builds upon this specialized training. Both inpatient and outpatient elective rotations are offered.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maria Louise Colavincenzo, MD
Northwestern Univ McGaw Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Glatz
Northwestern Univ McGaw Med Ctr
Locations
Northwestern Univ McGaw Med Ctr
Dept of Dermatology Ste 1600
676 N 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
- 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
- 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
Oct 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 20, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 5, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 16, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.