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Rush University Medical Center Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
20
Positions
#58
Specialty Rank
$71,657
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#58
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
46th Percentile
Top 54% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3401621082
NRMP Code:
1147340A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Ravi Eswaramoorthy Kasi
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
46
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
8
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
54.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residency is located in the heart of the diverse city of Chicago allowing our residents to be exposed to a wide spectrum of patient populations who come from all walks of life. Since we are located inside of Rush University Medical Center, we have the vast opportunities to collaborate with nationally known programs in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine for clinical care, research, and education.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal mentoring program
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,657
PGY-1
$76,374
PGY-2
$78,799
PGY-3
$82,839
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
60.07(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$239,100
Median Monthly Rent
$1,179
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,757,634
Population
12,757,634
Median Household Income
$78,433
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
192.4%
Median Commute Time
90 min
Use Public Transportation
43.4%

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$71,657
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$119,289
Value Rating
Excellent

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3401621082
NRMP Code:
1147340A0
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ravi Eswaramoorthy Kasi
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 1/13/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
No, with exceptions
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1147340C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Rush University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Rush University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Gabriella J Chavez

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
12.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
37.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

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