McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Chicago, Illinois

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Chicago, Illinois · Pediatrics

Eligibility

Screening Criteria

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US Clinical Experience

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Is US clinical experience required? USCE rule on file.

Verified Sep 16, 2026.

Program Profile

Resident Composition

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IMG share of current residents

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

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Illinois31.3%
United States30.8%

IMGs filled 46 of 147 filled Pediatrics positions in Illinois, 18th of 48 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

312022
332023
362024
362025
362026

Filled every seat in the Match, all 5 years.

NRMP code 1842320C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

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Program signals, ERAS 2027Participates

Program Contacts

Program Director

Catherine D. Michelson, MD, MMSc

Program Coordinator

Gorden Rhutasel

✉ [email protected]
✆ (312) 227-4311

Program Website

pediatrics.northwestern.edu/education/residents/index.html ↗

Pediatrics

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