McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
The McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Surgery residency in Chicago, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
The department of surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg school of medicine is dedicated to attracting and nurturing students, residents and fellows. Education education is among our top priorities: we support our medical students' introduction into our field and offer dynamic training programmes for residents. Health equity Our vision is to make Northwestern a better place.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 5, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $78488.56McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $81585.33McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $84333.06McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $89096.50McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $92697.20McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $95567.99McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $99276.90McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- pgy_salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident schedule for academic year 2026–2027. McGaw salary; the published PGY-7 rate also applies to higher PGY levels. Separate academic and transportation stipends excluded. Source 1
- program_director (verified, 2026-10-11): McGaw official training directory lists director: Rebecca Williams, MD, PhD for Surgery. Source 1
- official_program_url (verified, 2026-10-11): Matched specialty residency link in the official GME directory; fetched destination and verified its residency title. Canonical redirect URL retained. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Rebecca Williams, MD, PhD
- Program coordinator
- Jenna Little
- Senior Manager, Surgical Education
- Mackenzie Krueger
- Housestaff Assistant
- Terri Young
- Director of Resident Research
- Dr. Karen Ho
- Address
- 676 N. St. Clair St., Suite 2320 Chicago, IL 60611
- surgerydept@nm.org
Contact details checked October 5, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.