Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program

Chicago, IL · East North Central

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Contact

LR
Program Director
Leslie Rydberg, MD
Email director
JB
Program Coordinator
Jamie Byrne, BA
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

6 hospitals in Chicago

  • 1
    Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Chicago, IL
    Primary
  • 2
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    Chicago, IL
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Chicago, IL
    Participant
  • 4
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Chicago, IL
    Participant
  • 5
    Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Chicago, IL
    Participant
  • 6
    Center for Pain Management
    Chicago, IL
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK233 – 264
180205230255280
COMLEX Level 2 CE440 – 679
400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD
31%
US DO
11%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
6%

Applicant Origin

In-State
45%
Out-of-State
18%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interviews

personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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