Rush University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Exposure to a very diverse patient population.-Exposure to all modalities of treatment.-Affiliation with a medical school/excellent opportunities for teaching.-Ability to participate in research/clinical trials.-Significant psychotherapy training/teachers from Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. -Exposure to Women's Mental Health-Exposure to Collaborative Care model in primary care and oncology clinics.-Exposure to Neuromodulation - ECT, TMS, Esketamine.-Forensic Psych rotation at Cook County jail
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Senada Bajmakovic-Kacila, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sandra Gallego, BS
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Psychiatry Pgm
2150 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612-3343
900 W Polk 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
Open House
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
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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20-28 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.