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Rush University Medical Center Program

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

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About Rush University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1101600569
Program director
Scott Heinrich
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 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

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Rush University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Rush University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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.

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