Resident Life
Our residents make sure to prioritize social interactions both within and between residency classes in and outside the clinic and operating room. The Department of Urology hosts regular outings and wellness events in addition to team dinners, exercise classes and happy hours organized by the residents. Birthdays, weddings, holidays, new babies and housewarmings bring us together to celebrate the varied interests among our residents. The relationships we make with our co-residents make us better urologists and are truly one of the greatest strengths of our program.
Training in Chicago
Chicago Neighborhoods & Housing
Northwestern University's Chicago campus is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. The size and diversity of Chicago and outlying suburbs is apparent in the exceptional clinical experiences that our programs are able to offer thanks to our clinical training sites.
Streeterville is just one of the many unique neighborhoods in Chicago. Learn more about Chicago neighborhoods. To assist with the apartment search, MedResidences is an apartment finding service specifically tailored to meet the needs of medical professionals. Learn more about MedResidences.
Getting Around Chicago
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) runs the nation's second largest public transportation system. With 129 bus routes and 8 rail lines, it serves 3.5 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs. Use the Quick Trip Planner to find directions using public transportation.
Dining
Explore Choose Chicago's Food & Drink guide to discover the diverse cuisines and restaurants across the city.
Visit the links below to get more acquainted with the city:
Resident Wellness
Providing care to patients begins with caring for oneself. Physicians who value their own physical, emotional and spiritual wellness can provide better care to patients and have more fulfilling careers. Recent studies highlight high rates of burnout, depression and stress among physicians-in-training, so having a focus on wellness is a priority for McGaw.
While training is both exciting and gratifying, it can be very challenging at times. Our goal is to provide you with the support you need to have the best possible educational experience. A key component of your success will be maintaining good physical, mental, and emotional health during your training year(s). McGaw's Wellness program is available to residents and fellows for any wellness or mental health concerns at no cost. The Program is offered to triage issues and refer trainees for counseling or medical treatment as needed. Find more on counseling and psychological services for residents via the McGaw website.
Northwestern offers programs, services and consultations to help residents navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Residents and their families also have access to additional resources and supportive services through McGaw Medical Center.
Nursing mothers have access to dedicated lactation rooms on the Chicago campus