Rush University Medical Center Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
32
Positions
#154
Specialty Rank
$68,245
PGY1 Salary
9.4%
IMG %
#154
Psychiatry Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001611061
- NRMP Code:
- 1147400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Senada Bajmakovic-Kacila
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 56%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Exposure to a very diverse patient population. - Exposure to all modalities of treatment. - Affiliation with a medical school/excellent opportunities for teaching. - Ability to participate in research/clinical trials. - Significant psychotherapy training/teachers from Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. - Exposure to Women's Mental Health - Exposure to Collaborative Care model in primary care and oncology clinics. - Exposure to Neuromodulation - ECT, TMS, Esketamine. - Forensic Psych rotation at
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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)
- 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
$68,245
PGY-1
$72,738
PGY-2
$75,046
PGY-3
$78,894
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:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 23.0%(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:
- 4001611061
- NRMP Code:
- 1147400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Senada Bajmakovic-Kacila
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
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:
- 1147400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rush University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rush University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sandra Gallego
- Contact Email:
- psychiatry_residency@rush.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 9.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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