Graduate Medical Education

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Residency and fellowship training is an exciting and challenging time for developing your clinical skills and defining your identity as a physician.

About Graduate Medical Education

At RUSH University, we provide outstanding clinical experiences, expert teaching from faculty who are passionate about their work and an environment focused on your personal growth and well-being. We are proud of our programs’ excellence and house officers, and we know you will become a vital part of our health care community.

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Take the next step in your medical career through a wide range of accredited residency programs to fit your specialty and interest.

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Choose from our fellowship programs that allow you to work in a team-based environment in our leading-edge medical center and other locations, providing care for diverse patient populations.

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Find an advanced training program in Medical Physics or Psychology that provides academic and clinical experience to help you move forward in your career.

Why Choose RUSH for Graduate Medical Education?

Consistently ranking among U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals Honor Roll, RUSH University Medical Center sits in the culturally diverse and unique city of Chicago. Here our students, faculty, residents, fellows and staff use their skills and talents to make a difference in our community and beyond.

Our mission

The mission of RUSH’s Graduate Medical Education is to prepare the next generation of physicians in a supportive learning environment that emphasizes evidence-based medicine and to promote innovative programs that foster well-being, diversity, inclusion and equity in its trainees.

Our vision

To be nationally recognized for innovative training programs that transform residents and fellows into excellent clinicians, researchers, educators and leaders.

Supporting your success

The Office of Graduate Medical Education is here to support you. We handle the tracking, documentation, licensure, orientation, payroll, benefits and verification for more than 825 residents and fellows each year. Working closely with the coordinators of our 90 residency and fellowship training programs, we serve as the principal liaison between the RUSH House Staff Association and RUSH management. We are your advocates and your resource. We support program accreditation by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education and other boards and work with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and many other outside agencies.

Information for Applicants

We are glad you are considering RUSH for the next step in your medical career! Learn about the terms, conditions, and benefits of an appointment in a RUSH residency or fellowship program.