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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Residency Program

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Initial AccreditationACGME #1271612002UniversityJ1J-1

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is an ACGME-accredited university-based Sports medicine (Family medicine) residency program in Evanston, IL. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $83,982. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
0 residents · 1 approved
PGY-1 salary
$84.0k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2024 · 1 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
55
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
14
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
2
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
7.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
2
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

The Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University is dedicated to helping academically talented students, age 4 through grade 12, realize their full potential. A part of of Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy, CTD takes a research-based approach to talent development, providing comprehensive enrichment and accelerated programs and services that guide and encourage students on their talent development journey. CTD delivers personalized options and guidance for young people from early childhood into adulthood through online communities; weekend, summer, online and leadership programs; and assessments that identify strengths and measure growth. CTD also provides support to families and educators through professional learning, resources, and consulting. CTD staff works collaboratively to help exceptional students discover their unique voice, explore opportunities, cultivate a love of learning and become bold, creative achievers and contributors.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Northwestern University Training Room · Evanston, IL

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Northwestern University Training Room

Primary
Evanston, IL

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, IL943 beds

Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Clinics-Primary Care

Chicago, IL

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab-Spine & Sports Rehabilitation Center

Chicago, IL

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

County figures for Cook County, Illinois (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$81,797
+$3k vs US median
Avg Commute
32 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jeffrey M Mjaanes, MD

Program Director; Site Director - NU Health Service and NU Training Room

Program Director

Lindsay Laughner, MHA

Director, Operations

Coordinator

John Badagliacco, BS, MS, ATC

Operation Coordinator Orthopedics

Coordinator

Johanna Harmon

Practice Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University located?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
What type of program is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University is a university-based residency program.
Is McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University ACGME-accredited?
Yes — McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University holds initial ACGME accreditation.
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University require?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University reports a PGY-1 salary of $83,982. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Sports medicine (Family medicine) residency program positions as they appear.