McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
The McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Clinical Informatics (Pathology) fellowship in Chicago, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Northwestern two-year clinical informatics fellowship with one fellowship position, open to board-eligible graduates in any primary specialty, covering the full ACGME clinical informatics curriculum through rotations in hospital operations, clinical bioinformatics, research informatics, data analytics, laboratory information systems and medical imaging across Northwestern Medicine, Lurie Children's and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, with Epic training and master's-level courses. All positions are filled for 2026-28; the next cycle opens in 2027.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Fellows keep practicing in their primary specialty, join a bimonthly Clinical Informatics Learning Roundtable and get board exam preparation; applications go through MyERAS with three letters, and McGaw fellows receive an annual 11,000 dollar academic stipend.
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 | $78,489.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $81,585.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $84,333.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $89,096.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $92,697.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $95,568.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $99,277.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Salaries (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-01): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Allan D. Wu, MD
- Associate Program Director
- David Liebovitz, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Clinical Informatics fellowship training
Clinical Informatics is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Pathology. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in clinical informatics typically last 2 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- This program fills positions through a matching service outside the NRMP. Confirm which service, and register with it.
- Apply as that service and the program’s website describe, with the documents the program lists.
- Note the service’s ranking deadline and results date.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Clinical Informatics fellowship?
This directory lists the program as outside the NRMP, through: Other matching service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Clinical Informatics fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 2 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Clinical Informatics fellowship offer?
The directory records 1 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Clinical Informatics fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.