Rush University Medical Center Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
10
Positions
#78
Specialty Rank
$76,374
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#78
Dermatology Ranking
46th Percentile
Top 54% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0801611032
- NRMP Code:
- 1147080A0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 44
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 9
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 69.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
RUSH Dermatology offers a comprehensive training experience across the full spectrum of dermatology. Features includes clinical and didactic training in general dermatology, complex medical dermatology, dermatological and Mohs surgery, dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology, including laser and aesthetics. The program features a favorable faculty to resident ratio and fosters resident autonomy to graduate high performing dermatologists who will be leaders in healthcare
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,374
PGY-1
$76,374
PGY-2
$78,799
PGY-3
$82,839
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 107(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $282K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.6%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,757,634
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.28
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0801611032
- NRMP Code:
- 1147080A0
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 44
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Reid
- Email:
- david_c_reid@rush.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/21/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1147080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rush University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rush University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lynn Thompson
- Contact Email:
- lynn_m_thompson@rush.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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