We are accepting applications for 2008-2009 via ERAS®, the Electronic Residency Application Service. Our program is listed as Rush University Med Ctr-IL. Relevant program numbers are;

114714OC0 for Internal Medicine
114714OP0 for Medicine-Preliminary
114714OP1 for Med-Prelim/Neurology

A completed application must include:

• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Three to five letters of recommendation (one of these letters should be from the Chairman of Medicine or his/her designate)
• Medical school transcript
• USMLE transcripts
• Personal statement
• Photo

Program requirements for International Medical Graduate:

• All of the above plus:
  • Graduated medical school within 4 years
  • Recent clinical training or recent graduate
  • Valid ECMFG certificate by the time of the match
  • International applicants that are invited for interviews have both USMLE 1 and USMLE 2 scores above 85

The Department of Medicine sponsors both J-1 and H1-B visas. Please contact our International Office at (312) 942-2030 with further visa questions.

Interview & Selection Process

Our residency program attracts applicants from around the world. Graduates of LCME accredited allopathic, osteopathic and international medical schools must apply through ERAS® (Electronic Residency Application Service). Applications are screened with attention to performance during the pre-clinical and clinical years, USMLE 1 exam scores, USMLE 2 exam scores when available, MSPE and letters of recommendation. Our screening process does not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, economic status, veteran status or place of residence.

Invitations are extended to qualified applicants by email. Candidates who cannot make one of the 16 group dates may be accommodated on an individual basis at our discretion. Interviews are conducted from the middle of November through the end of January. The interview day consists of a case conference, a description of the training program by program leadership, two faculty interviews, a question/answer sessions with our Chief Residents, lunch with our Housestaff, and concludes with a tour of the Medical Center.

Thank you for your interest in our program. Please feel to contact us with any questions.