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Rush University Medical Center Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.

ACGME code
3001611095
Program director
David Cimbaluk
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Rush University Medical Center Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
622
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
94%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$71,657
Per year

Rush University Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 622 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 94% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $71,657 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 40 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

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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
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
622
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs56%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White50%
  • Asian31%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-14$71,657205
PGY-24$76,374205
PGY-35$78,799205
PGY-43$82,839205
Hours per week (PGY-1)
40
Days off per week
1.5
Longest shift
16 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
David Cimbaluk
Program coordinator
Harold Hayes
Coordinator phone
(312) 942-5471
Program phone
(312) 942-6727
Sponsoring institution
Rush University Medical Center

1653 West Congress Parkway 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 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 94% of residents at Rush University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Rush University Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rush University Medical Center Program?

Rush University Medical Center Program received 622 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Rush University Medical Center Program?

First-year residents at Rush University Medical Center Program earn $71,657 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 40 hours a week.

Where is Rush University Medical Center Program located?

Rush University Medical Center Program is located at 1653 West Congress Parkway 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 David Cimbaluk. The program coordinator, Harold Hayes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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