Rush University Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago, Illinois Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
$71,657
PGY1 Salary
93.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3001611095
- NRMP Code:
- 1147300C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Pathology Residency at Rush offers strong subspecialty sign-out, high case diversity, and early hands-on exposure. Residents benefit from direct teaching by attendings, minimal fellow competition, and a supportive, inclusive environment. The program emphasizes independent case management, robust academic support, and opportunities for research and national presentations, making it a comprehensive and resident-focused training experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$71,657
PGY-1
$76,374
PGY-2
$78,799
PGY-3
$82,839
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 21.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 298K
- 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:
- 3001611095
- NRMP Code:
- 1147300C0
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Ci
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1147300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rush University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rush University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Harold Hayes
- Contact Email:
- harold_s_hayes@rush.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 93.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 82nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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