Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Rush University Medical Center Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.

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About Rush University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4201611060
Program director
John Ebersole
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
840
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Rush University Medical Center Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 840 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed51%
  • Silver signal: interviewed19%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White67%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
John Ebersole
Program coordinator
Bryent Edwards
Coordinator phone
(312) 942-5759
Program phone
(312) 942-5779
Sponsoring institution
Rush University Medical Center

Department of Diagnostic Radiology 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 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?

Rush University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is Rush University Medical Center Program?

Rush University Medical Center Program received 840 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Rush University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Rush University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 51% of the time, silver signals about 19%, 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 Diagnostic Radiology 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 John Ebersole. The program coordinator, Bryent Edwards, is the usual contact for application questions.

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