Overview
One of the larger child abuse pediatrics training programmes in the US, preparing fellows for academic and leadership roles in child abuse pediatrics.
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Funding for at least one fellow each year (3-4 fellows at a time)
- Accreditation
- ACGME-accredited
- Department
- Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Completed ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency and board-eligible in pediatrics
- International applicants
- Institution policyIMGs eligible with a valid ECFMG certificate, valid visa (J-1, H-1B or O-1) or permanent residence, and Illinois IDFPR licence
- Visa support
- Institution policyMcGaw sponsors J-1 (ECFMG) and supports H-1B only for exceptional candidates approved by the DIO/GMEC before ranking (cost borne by programme)
- Licence requirement
- Must meet eligibility requirements for a temporary Illinois medical license
How to apply
- Deadline
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- ERAS general application with transcripts, CV, personal statement and three letters (one from residency programme director)
Funding
- Funding
- Institution policyPaid on McGaw salary scale 2026-27: PGY4 $89,096.50, PGY5 $92,697.20, PGY6 $95,567.99, PGY7+ $99,276.90
Official sources
https://www.pediatrics.northwestern.edu/education/fellows/child-abuse/https://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/docs/policy-on-h-1b-visas-and-exceptional-candidates-12-2024.pdfhttps://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/docs/policy-on-recruitment-selection-eligibility-and-appointment-of-trainees.pdfhttps://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/trainee-benefits/stipend.html