AnesthesiologyUniversity Based

Rush University Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.

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About Rush University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0401621043
Program director
Sarah Cocoma
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
993
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Rush University Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 993 applications and invited about 23% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 57 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
23%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White58%
  • Asian48%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Cocoma
Program coordinator
Theresa Orozco
Coordinator phone
(312) 942-3134
Program phone
(312) 563-6526
Sponsoring institution
Rush University Medical Center

1653 W Congress Parkway Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps

Rush University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rush University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Rush University Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Rush University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at Rush University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Rush University Medical Center Program offer?

Rush University Medical Center Program offers 15 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rush University Medical Center Program?

Rush University Medical Center Program received 993 applications and interviewed about 23% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rush University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Rush University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Rush University Medical Center Program located?

Rush University Medical Center Program is located at 1653 W Congress Parkway Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is Rush University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Rush University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sarah Cocoma. The program coordinator, Theresa Orozco, is the usual contact for application questions.