Rush University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Pathology Residency at Rush offers strong subspecialty sign-out, high case diversity, and early hands-on exposure. Residents benefit from direct teaching by attendings, minimal fellow competition, and a supportive, inclusive environment. The program emphasizes independent case management, robust academic support, and opportunities for research and national presentations, making it a comprehensive and resident-focused training experience.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
David Cimbaluk, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Harold Hayes
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Pathology Pgm
1750 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
2121 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612-3705
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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)
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.