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Rush University Medical Center Program

Cardiovascular Disease (IM)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Chicago, IL
21
Positions
5.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1411611162
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
18
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
33
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
33.30%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

can achieve Level 3 Echo and Level 2 CT during general fellowship; dedicated month of preventative cardiology; structural heart rotation; high clinical volumes in all major disciplines within Cardiovascular Medicine including PET; SimLab; offer advanced fellowships including 2+2 CVD/EP pathway, traditional EP pathway, interventional cardiology, structural cardiology; possibly imaging in near future; Cardiac ICU; comprehensive didactic curriculum; rotation in our community hospital affiliate

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$82,839
PGY-1
$82,839
PGY-4
$86,770
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chicago, IL

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1411611162
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
Interview Period:
9/4/2026 - 10/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1147141F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
5.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
15.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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