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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Lake Forest) Program

Grayslake, Illinois

Family Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Northwestern McGaw Family Medicine Residency at Lake Forest focuses on training skilled family physicians who can lead in addressing community healthcare needs. This program integrates academic and community hospital experiences, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. The program aims to develop future family medicine leaders capable of providing high-quality care while tackling health disparities.

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Low Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion but does not explicitly mention IMG acceptance or international graduate eligibility in the text. There is no information regarding visa sponsorship or the acceptance of ECFMG certification.

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Program Website

Address

710 N. Lake Shore Dr., Abbott Hall, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611.

Program Director

Paul Ravenna, MD

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Current Residents

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PGY-1 MD

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The curriculum includes a comprehensive training program that emphasizes clinical experiences across multiple community-based sites. It focuses on developing skills in primary care, understanding social determinants of health, and providing culturally competent care to diverse populations.

Application

Application Deadline: Check specific details on the program’s website. Application Requirements and Interview Dates can also be found there. Additional materials or prerequisites may be listed under 'How to Apply.'

# of Locations

Three locations: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center, and Northwestern Medical Group in Grayslake.

Fellowship

Resident Life

Overview

At Lake Forest, we combine passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, the training and resources of an academic medical center, and the feel of a community hospital to create an innovative residency experience. Our goal is to create the future leaders of Family Medicine; doctors who will be able to provide the highest quality care in any environment while working to eliminate health disparities.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The residency program is typically three years long.

Housing

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Alumni

Alumni often go into fellowships, subspecialties, academic positions, or private practice. Common fellowships reported and institutions where alumni work may vary.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

PGY-1 Salary

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