Rush University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Rushs ACGME-accredited Epilepsy Fellowship offers comprehensive training at a high-volume, NAEC Level 4 center. Fellows gain hands-on experience with continuous video-EEG, ICU EEG, intracranial EEG monitoring, epilepsy surgery, and neuromodulation (VNS, RNS, DBS). Unique clinics include older adult, dietary therapy, womens health, and neuromodulation. With advanced diagnostics, diverse patients, strong mentorship, and research support, graduates are well-prepared for academic or community epilep
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Zain Ashary, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Ellie Edwards, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Ste 1121
1725 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
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
Does not offer open house or 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)
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
Jan 1, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.