Neurological SurgeryNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Rush University Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.

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About Rush University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1601611023
Program director
Ricardo Fontes
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
365
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Rush University Medical Center Program is a not Available Neurological Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 365 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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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
2
Interview rate
9.9%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ricardo Fontes
Program coordinator
Brent Barnes
Coordinator phone
(312) 942-5007
Program phone
(312) 942-1854
Sponsoring institution
Rush University Medical Center

Department of Neurosurgery 1725 W. Harrison Street, Ste 855 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 5.3% of residents at Rush University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% 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 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rush University Medical Center Program?

Rush University Medical Center Program received 365 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 Neurosurgery 1725 W. Harrison Street, Ste 855 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 Ricardo Fontes. The program coordinator, Brent Barnes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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