Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Rush University Medical Center Program

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

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About Rush University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401611121
Program director
Amie Gamino
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
34
First-year spots
Applicants
2,703
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Rush University Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 34 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,703 applications and invited about 18% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
34
Interview rate
18%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women51%
  • Men49%
  • White49%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Amie Gamino
Program coordinator
Daniel Hartlep
Coordinator phone
(132) 942-7080
Program phone
(312) 942-5000
Sponsoring institution
Rush University Medical Center

Department of Internal Medicine 1717 W Congress Parkway - 10 Kellogg Chicago, IL 60612 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 and H-1B 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 3% of residents at Rush University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Rush University Medical Center Program offers 34 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 34 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rush University Medical Center Program?

Rush University Medical Center Program received 2,703 applications and interviewed about 18% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Rush University Medical Center Program located?

Rush University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Internal Medicine 1717 W Congress Parkway - 10 Kellogg 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 Amie Gamino. The program coordinator, Daniel Hartlep, is the usual contact for application questions.

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