McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Pathology Residency
Chicago, IllinoisUniversityTrains at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
of 137 pathology residency programs · likely range #9 to #22
How it scores
- Clinical training96Top 10% in pathology
- Faculty depth78Top 25% in pathology
- Research56Top half in pathology
- Pay and cost of living54Top half in pathology
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At a glance
| Program | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Pathology 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 pathology
52 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Squamous Expression in Breast Implant Capsules: Insights into the Pathogenesis of Breast Implant-Associated Squamous Cell CarcinomaAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Somatic co-alteration signatures are prognostic in high-grade TP53-mutated myeloid neoplasmsAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Papillary tumor of the pineal region: analysis of DNA methylation profiles and clinical outcomes in 76 casesAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University pathology residency?
The program trains residents in Chicago, Illinois. Its main training hospital is Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
How much do pathology 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 pathology 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 pathology?
It ranks #13 of 137 pathology 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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