Rush University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The mission of the Med-Peds Residency Program at Rush University is to provide an excellent training environment with a strong emphasis of community, both inward and outward, while nurturing our residents' individual interests. Through this we strive to graduate well-rounded clinicians who will provide high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive care to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jennifer Mcdonnell, MD
Rush University Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Sara London
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Locations
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 29, 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 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.