Rush University Medical Center Program Anesthesiology Residency
Anesthesiology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.