McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
The McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Anesthesiology 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
Anesthesiology residency at McGaw/Northwestern Feinberg with a categorical track (15 positions; four-year including a clinical base year emphasising internal medicine and critical care at Northwestern Memorial) and an advanced track (8 positions; three-year). CA-1 begins with a one-month orientation with one-to-one attending supervision; subspecialty rotations start after six to eight months. CA-3 includes mandatory acute pain, vascular/transplant, two months of cardiothoracic ICU and non-OR anesthesia, with 7-9 months of electives; over half of residents take 1-2 months of research. Sites include NMH, Prentice, Lurie Children's, VA Westside and Cook County. Global health scholars program and eight fellowships offered.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Know the structure: the program runs its own clinical base year (internal medicine/critical care at NMH), so ask how base-year residents are integrated and how CB to CA-1 transition works.
- Emphasise research interest: optional CA-3 research month (single block or spread weekly) is used by over half of residents, and faculty mentor resident publications.
- Discuss subspecialty depth: CA-3 mandatory acute pain, vascular/transplant and 2 months cardiothoracic ICU, with 7-9 months of electives such as advanced regional, advanced cardiothoracic/TEE and obstetrics.
- Raise global health: the McGaw Global Health Clinical Scholars Program is a two-year certificate with a month of international fieldwork.
- Ask about the practice-management and private-practice symposium for CA-2/CA-3, and the cricothyrotomy cadaver lab for CA-1/CA-2.
- Fellowship pipeline in house: cardiothoracic, critical care, pain, neurosurgical, obstetric, pediatric cardiac, pediatric and regional; ask about residents' fellowship placement.
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 | $78,488.56McGaw 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 | $81,585.33McGaw 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 | $84,333.06McGaw 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 | $89,096.50McGaw 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 | $92,697.20McGaw 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 | $95,567.99McGaw 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 | $99,276.90McGaw 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.
- 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
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-11): Program coordinator email explicitly listed for Anesthesiology in the official McGaw directory. Source 1
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-11): McGaw official training directory lists coordinator: Sean Jones for Anesthesiology. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-11): McGaw official training directory lists director: Matthew Hire, MD for Anesthesiology. Source 1
- Official program website (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
- Matthew Hire, MD
- Program coordinator
- Sean Jones
- Address
- Department of Anesthesiology, 251 E. Huron St., F5-704, Chicago, IL 60611
- sejones@nm.org
- Phone
- 312-694-2637
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 Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 Anesthesiology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. 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 Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years categorical (incl. clinical base year); 3 years advanced. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Anesthesiology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Anesthesiology residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.