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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-based
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
2
Positions
$76,902
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1301600001
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Carlos E Prada
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
6 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
5.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
Non-Physician Staff:
42
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%
0

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$76,902
PGY-1
$76,902
PGY-2
$79,492
PGY-3
$83,982
PGY-4
$87,376
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
107(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$282K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$55K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.4%

Demographics & Community

Population
298K
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.28
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,902
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,871
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1301600001
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Carlos E Prada
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2025 - 9/1/2025
Interview Period:
9/8/2025 - 9/19/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 7

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2247130F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Primary Teaching Site:
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Contact Person:
Daniel Hora
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
72

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
6 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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