Residency
Training with an emphasis on innovation, enthusiasm and collegiality.
General Surgery Residency
Our general surgery residency emphasizes patient ownership and dynamic curriculum for tailored training.
Plastic Surgery Residency
The seven-year plastic surgery training program includes one year dedicated to research.Thoracic Surgery Residency
Our six-year, integrated program in thoracic surgery was among the first in the country.
Vascular Surgery Residency
This five-year program emphasizes exposure to a busy caseload with complex vascular problems.
Why Northwestern?
Learn more about the benefits of training at a world-class academic medical center in a diverse and vibrant city of Chicago. Further program details, including the Department of Medicine housestaff manual and a sample training contract, are available on our McGaw Medical Center Graduate Education site.
Resident Research
All four of our residency programs prioritize resident research training. We provide dedicated research time and a diverse range of opportunities, as well as faculty committed to mentorship.
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