Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program
- ACGME code
- 1201600006
- Program director
- Rebecca Lara
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 582
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 50%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 582 applications and invited about 16.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 16.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates36%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs32%
- Non-US IMGs18%
Demographics
- Women59%
- Men41%
- White27%
- Asian9%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino73%
- American Indian or Alaska Native5%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rebecca Lara
- Program coordinator
- Elvia Medrano
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 942-2877
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rush University Medical Center
4720 S. California Ave Chicago, IL 60632 Open in Google Maps
Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program sponsor visas?
Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers 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/Esperanza Health Centers Program IMG-friendly?
About 50% of residents at Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program offer?
Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program?
Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program received 582 applications and interviewed about 16.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers 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/Esperanza Health Centers Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program located?
Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program is located at 4720 S. California Ave Chicago, IL 60632. Its sponsoring institution is Rush University Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Rush University Medical Center/Esperanza Health Centers Program?
The program director is Rebecca Lara. The program coordinator, Elvia Medrano, is the usual contact for application questions.