Complex Family Planning Fellowship

Overview

Northwestern University's Chicago fellowship is one of the 39 US training sites listed by the Society of Family Planning for advanced clinical care, research and teaching in complex contraception and abortion care.

The programme

Training type: Clinical Fellowship
Duration: 2 years
Start: 1 August 2027 for the published cycle
Positions: Not stated on official page
Accreditation: ACGME-accredited Complex Family Planning pathway
Department: Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility: Completed Obstetrics and Gynaecology residency; ERAS, NRMP and institution-specific requirements apply
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: Institution policyIllinois (IDFPR) temporary medical licence required to train (processed by McGaw GME; allow ~60 days)

How to apply

Deadline: The published 2026 application cycle has closed; confirm the next ERAS and NRMP cycle
Application method: ERAS and NRMP Match

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.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/obgyn/education/fellowships/family-planning/index.html https://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/docs/policy-on-h-1b-visas-and-exceptional-candidates-12-2024.pdf https://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/docs/policy-on-recruitment-selection-eligibility-and-appointment-of-trainees.pdf https://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/trainee-benefits/licenses-visas.html https://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/trainee-benefits/stipend.html

Official page describes the two-year programme but gives no application, deadline or eligibility details.