Application Procedure
Applications for residency should be sent only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our program is listed as Northwestern/McGaw/NMH/VA-IL.
Relevant program numbers are:
- 2247140CO for Categorical Medicine and
- 2247140PO for Medicine Preliminary
Applications should be supported by the following documents:
- Dean's letter
- Transcript including first quarter senior grades
- Chair of Medicine's letter (or letter from his/her designee)
- USMLE Step 1 scores (and Step 2 if available)
- At least one letter of recommendation from an internist or subspecialist who has worked closely with the applicant
Please note: we require USMLE Step 1 scores to apply and Step 2 scores in order to begin residency training.
Preparation for the PGY1 year is assessed carefully on each applicant. We strongly recommend completion of a medicine subinternship and a MICU rotation in the senior year.
Eligibility for our program includes: current senior or graduate of an LCME-approved medical school (or osteopathic equivalent) or an international graduate with a valid ECFMG certificate and valid visa or permanent resident status. All appointments for residency are subject to ability to obtain an unrestricted Illinois medical license.
An interview is required for admission. Interviews are by appointment only and are conducted November through January. In 2010, our program received more than 3800 applications. Approximately 300 interviews are granted each year.
The deadline for receipt of applications is November 1.
Positions occasionally are available for junior residency. The applicant follows the same process as for internship and should also include a letter of recommendation from his/her program director that reflects all prior training experience. An updated CV, 2 additional letters of reference, and copies of USMLE scores will also be required. At the current time, no positions are available for this academic year in any year of training.
We are not currently offering observerships.
