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Rush University Medical Center Program

Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Chicago, IL(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA Metro)
2
Positions
$53,537
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2001611027
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
1

Contact Information

Jagadeesh Singh Singh
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
9
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
40/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
25%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$53,537
PGY-1
$53,537
PGY-2
$55,220
PGY-3
$57,980
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
12,757,634

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
107(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$282K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$55K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
29.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,757,634
Median Age
47 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.28
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
290 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.90
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$53,537
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$50,035
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2001611027
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
1
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jagadeesh Singh Singh

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
12/1/2025 - 2/15/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Rush University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Rush University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Tiffany T Rodgers
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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