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Recruitment - Application Details and Virtual Events

Application Details and Requirements

The RUSH Neurology Residency Program is a categorical program that accepts nine PGY-1 residents each year. We will be accepting applications for the 2025 season via the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) starting in September 2024.  We will be participating in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) 2025 Main Residency Match. Our program code is 1147180C0. All applicants must submit an application in ERAS and complete the NRMP registration process. 

Early application submission before September 25, 2024 is strongly advised. Invitations to interview will be sent beginning in October. Selected candidates will receive instructions to schedule an interview using an online scheduler. Interviews are conducted from the end of October to mid January. 

Your completed application must include the following:

  • ERAS application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation (additional letters will be accepted)
  • Medical school transcript
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination transcripts
    • USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 required for all applicants
    • For pending Step 2 examination or results, official transcript with scores must be submitted prior to rank list certification deadline
  • Personal statement

Rush sponsors J-1 and H1-B visas. International applicants must also include valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification at the time of application. For more information, visit the Visas for Residents and Fellows page. 

Applicants who graduated from medical school more than two years ago must demonstrate proof of clinical work or continuing medical education. U.S. clinical experience is preferred but not required.

The Neurology Residency screening process does not discriminate against gender, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, economic status, marital or parental status, surname, veteran status, disability, place of residence or any other category protected under federal and state law.

If you have further questions, please contact Janet Lopez, Senior Residency Coordinator, by emailing NeurologyResidency@rush.edu or calling (312) 942-8525.

 

Previous Brush with Rush Recordings

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Virtual information sessions featuring various faculty, residents, experiences, and subspecialties within our department. 

DateTopicRecording Link
February 9, 2022Q&A with Program Leadership and Current ResidentsView the recording
January 26, 2022Perspective from Recent Program GraduatesView the recording
November 10, 2021The Neuromuscular Program at RushView the recording
October 27, 2021Education in the Neurology Department at RushView the recording
October 20, 2021Overview of the Neurology Department at RushView the recording
October 6, 2021Q&A with Dr. O'Dwyer, Program DirectorView the recording
December 16, 2020The History of Rush NeurologyView the recording
December 9, 2020The Intern Year at RushView the recording
November 25, 2020Neurocritical Care and Neuro ICUView the recording
November 12, 2020The Perspective of a Recent GradView the recording
November 5, 2020The Movement Disorders ProgramView the recording
October 29, 2020Residents and ResearchView the recording
October 22, 2020The Culture of Education in NeurologyView the recording
October 7, 2020The Neurology Department at RushView the recording

 

2022-23 Recruitment Video

2023 Day in the Life of a Rush Neurology Resident Video

 

2021-22 Recruitment Videos

A Day In the Life of a Rush Neurology Resident

Fenton on the Floor with Dr. Fenton - Season 2

 

2020-21 Recruitment Videos

A Day In the Life of a Rush Neurology Resident

Fenton on the Floor with Dr. Fenton

 

Learn more about us:

Check out our program profile on the AMA's FREIDA database.

AMA's FREIDA Database