Rush University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center provides comprehensive training in complex coronary, structural, and peripheral vascular interventions within a high-volume tertiary referral center serving diverse patient populations. Fellows gain early procedural autonomy and broad exposure to PCI, mechanical circulatory support, intravascular imaging, atherectomy, CTO techniques, and structural/peripheral interventions. Strengths include multidisciplinary collaboratio
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Hussam Suradi, MD
Rush University Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth Ruiz
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Rush University Medical Center
314 Kellogg
1717 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612-3809
900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612
520 S Maple Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.