Rush University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Rush Addiction Medicine Fellowship prepares physicians to become compassionate, evidence-based addiction medicine specialists through comprehensive, individualized training. Fellows gain experience across the continuum of care in inpatient, outpatient, community, and correctional settings. Core services and rotations include the Substance Use Intervention Team, Dual-Diagnosis Clinic, Medical Toxicology, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Hepatology, Behavioral Health, Palliative Care, Opioid T
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Gail Marie Basch, MD
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Amy D Perry, BA, MA
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Rush West Campus
2150 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
1331 W Albion Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
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
- We do not specify
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
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.