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
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Senada Bajmakovic-Kacila, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sandra Gallego-Mudd, 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
- 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 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
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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Jan 30, 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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.