Rush University Medical Center Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Chicago, ILLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

84 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

16.9:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1147260C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Another matching program

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Faculty/Resident Ratio

1.5:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

5.4%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (37)

Non-Physicians (7)

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

50 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - Other for 12 month(s)

Year 3 - Other for 12 month(s)

Year 4 - N/A

Year 5 - Other for 12 month(s)

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Current Residents

PGY-1s5

PGY-2s5

PGY-3s5

PGY-4s5

PGY-5s5

PGY-6s--

2026 - 2027

JAN12

Interview Period Starts

Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 13, 2026

Rush University Medical Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

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Application Information

Participates In

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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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

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Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

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