Rush University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program sets a high standard in clinical care, research excellence and the education of our trainees. We are most proud of the collaboration between Rush, a tertiary care hospital with complex cases that include solid organ and bone marrow transplant, orthopedic infections, and HIV and Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where you will experience the unique aspects of working with the underserved at a world renowned public safety net hospital with level 1 Trauma Center and specialized BurnUnit
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mariam Shahnaz Aziz, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Alinne Tapia, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Ste 143 Academic Facility
600 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 28, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Inpatient mental health
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 90 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.