Rush University Medical Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1101600569
- Program director
- Scott Heinrich
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 11%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rush University Medical Center Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 46 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates42%
- US DO graduates47%
- US IMGs8%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White50%
- Asian19%
- Black or African American14%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Scott Heinrich
- Program coordinator
- Julie Mendez
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 942-7802
- Program phone
- (312) 563-1863
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rush University Medical Center
Department of Emergency Medicine 1750 W. Harrison St. Suite 108 Kellogg Chicago, IL 60612-3833 Open in Google Maps
Rush University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rush University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Rush University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Rush University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 11% of residents at Rush University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Rush University Medical Center Program offer?
Rush University Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Rush University Medical Center Program located?
Rush University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine 1750 W. Harrison St. Suite 108 Kellogg Chicago, IL 60612-3833. Its sponsoring institution is Rush University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Rush University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Scott Heinrich. The program coordinator, Julie Mendez, is the usual contact for application questions.