Rush University Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.

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About Rush University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2801621034
Program director
Bobby Tajudeen
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
278
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Rush University Medical Center Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 278 applications and invited about 18.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
18.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White82%
  • Asian18%

Contact and location

Program director
Bobby Tajudeen
Program coordinator
Kathleen Javor
Coordinator phone
(132) 563-4409
Program phone
(312) 942-6100
Sponsoring institution
Rush University Medical Center

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1611 West Harrison Street, Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60612-3244 Open in Google Maps

Rush University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rush University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Rush University Medical Center 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 Program IMG-friendly?

Rush University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Rush University Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rush University Medical Center Program?

Rush University Medical Center Program received 278 applications and interviewed about 18.3% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 1%.

Where is Rush University Medical Center Program located?

Rush University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1611 West Harrison Street, Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60612-3244. Its sponsoring institution is Rush University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Rush University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Bobby Tajudeen. The program coordinator, Kathleen Javor, is the usual contact for application questions.

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