Rush University Medical Center Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Rush University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 3401621082
- Program director
- Ravi Kasi
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 612
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 23%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rush University Medical Center Program is a university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 612 applications and invited about 11.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 46 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, research and women's health 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 11.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates44%
- US DO graduates33%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Demographics
- Women39%
- Men61%
- White33%
- Asian39%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ravi Kasi
- Program coordinator
- Pamela Hurtado
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 563-7397
- Program phone
- (312) 942-8905
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rush University Medical Center
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1725 W. Harrison St. Suite 129 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 23% of residents at Rush University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Rush University Medical Center Program offer?
Rush University Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rush University Medical Center Program?
Rush University Medical Center Program received 612 applications and interviewed about 11.8% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Rush University Medical Center Program located?
Rush University Medical Center Program is located at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1725 W. Harrison St. Suite 129 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 Ravi Kasi. The program coordinator, Pamela Hurtado, is the usual contact for application questions.