McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Radiation Oncology Residency
Chicago, IllinoisUniversityTrains at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
of 88 radiation oncology residency programs · likely range #7 to #13
How it scores
- Clinical training90Top 10% in radiation oncology
- Faculty depth39Bottom half in radiation oncology
- Research72Top half in radiation oncology
- Pay and cost of living61Top half in radiation oncology
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At a glance
| Program | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Radiation Oncology 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 radiation oncology
63 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Protons Versus Photons Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy Effects on Breast Reconstruction Outcomes and Dosimetry AnalysisAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Defining the Optimal Dose for 3-Dimensional Conformal Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: 15-Year Follow-Up of a Dose-Escalation TrialAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Quality of Large Language Model Responses to Radiation Oncology Patient Care QuestionsAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University radiation oncology residency?
The program trains residents in Chicago, Illinois. Its main training hospital is Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
How much do radiation oncology 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 radiation oncology 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 radiation oncology?
It ranks #9 of 88 radiation oncology 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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