McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Chicago, IllinoisUniversityTrains at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
of 208 orthopaedic surgery residency programs · likely range #22 to #33
How it scores
- Clinical training80Top 25% in orthopaedic surgery
- Faculty depth73Top half in orthopaedic surgery
- Research74Top half in orthopaedic surgery
- Pay and cost of living52Top half in orthopaedic surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other orthopaedic surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Main training hospital | Northwestern Memorial Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $78,489 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,224 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 5.3 times |
| Visa sponsorship | J-1 and H-1B |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University orthopaedic surgery
36 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention Programs: Training to Stay in the GameAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Long-term Outcomes After Arthroscopic Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement for Patients With Borderline DysplasiaAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Retroverting Periacetabular Osteotomy for Symptomatic Acetabular AnteversionAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Other orthopaedic surgery programs in Illinois
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- Rush University Medical Center #15
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Other residencies at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Anesthesiology #29
- Dermatology #30
- Diagnostic Radiology #17
- Emergency Medicine #44
- General Surgery #13
- Internal Medicine #14
- Interventional Radiology #16
- Neurological Surgery #16
- Neurology #17
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #4
- Otolaryngology #19
- Pathology #13
- Pediatrics Top 50%
- Plastic Surgery #11
- Psychiatry #37
- Radiation Oncology #9
- Thoracic Surgery #10
- Urology #19
- Vascular Surgery #24
Questions
Where is the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University orthopaedic surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Chicago, Illinois. Its main training hospital is Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
How much do orthopaedic surgery residents earn at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
PGY-1 residents earn $78,489 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,224 a month.
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University sponsor visas for orthopaedic surgery residents?
The program says it sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.
How is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University ranked for orthopaedic surgery?
It ranks #28 of 208 orthopaedic surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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