RUSH University Medical Center is an incredible place to complete your residency and fellowship programs. We have compiled a helpful list of resources to that highlight what makes RUSH a great place to work.
- Living in Chicago
- Tour our Facilities
- U.S. News Honor Roll Rankings
- Community Service
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Mental Health and Wellness
Living in Chicago
From arts and entertainment, to sports, cultural events, outdoor spaces, and much more, Chicago will provide you plenty of opportunities for exploration and relaxation when you need to take a break from studying.
Chicago is home to:
- 77 distinct neighborhoods, each with their own unique characteristics
- 60 museums, including the famous Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum
- 26 miles of lakefront and 25 beaches
- More than 500 public art displays
- 19 miles of lakefront bicycle trails and 200 miles of bike lanes
- Over 400 annual neighborhood festivals
- More than 7,300 restaurants
- The second largest public transportation system in the country, the CTA, which easily accessible at the RUSH campus
Learn more about the Windy City:
Join residents and fellows at RUSH University Medical Center for a tour of the facilities where you'll learn and train as part of your graduate medical education at RUSH.
U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll Rankings
RUSH University Medical Center has earned a top spot on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals Honor Roll for the fifth year in a row. Eleven RUSH programs ranked among the top 50 in the U.S.
The following are the Medical Center’s ranked programs:
- Neurology and Neurosurgery — 7th
- Orthopedics — 10th
- Geriatrics — 10th
- Cardiology — 12th (tie)
- Urology — 14th
- Pulmonary Care and Lung Surgery — 15th
- Diabetes Care and Endocrinology — 21st
- Ear, Nose and Throat — 28th
- Gastroenterology and GI Surgery — 28th
- Cancer — 29th
- Gynecology — 29th
RUSH in the Community
Community service is at the heart of what we do at Rush. Through the RUSH Community Service Initiatives Program (RCSIP), there is an opportunity for Rush University students, faculty, residents, fellows and staff to use their distinct skills and talents to make a difference in our community and beyond.
RCSIP started in 1991 and has grown into a robust interprofessional program with volunteers from all four of RUSH University’s colleges. RCSIP provides services to more than 10,000 community members annually through programs that focus on the following:
- Providing health care to people in underserved communities
- Educating the community about healthy living and disease prevention and management
- Training and educating young people about the wide range of career opportunities in health sciences
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the center of everything we do and everyone we serve. An inclusive community of faculty, staff, residents and students are here to support you through your training and education journey at Rush. The resident-run Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee provides mentoring, networking, advising and professional development opportunities for residents, fellows and medical students.
You can also create connections through affinity groups such as the Student National Medical Association, Latino Medical Student Association, Interprofessional Minority Student Association and RushPRIDE and many more. Networking events, such as the annual Diversity & Inclusion Boat Cruise on Lake Michigan and quarterly social events, are hosted by the diversity and inclusion team in the Office of Integrated Medical Education, and provide the opportunity for informal networking and fellowship in a relaxed environment away from the Rush campus.
Learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at RUSH:
- Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement
- Rush University Affinity Groups
- Culture of Inclusion at Rush University Medical Center
- HEED Award for Excellence in Diversity
Mental Health and Wellness
The RUSH Center for Clinical Wellness was established in 2020 to create a culture of wellness and provide expanded mental health support services for all students, trainees, faculty and staff at Rush. The center is meant to be a safe space to improve the well-being of its visitors while creating an optimal healing environment.
All residents and fellows are encouraged to utilize the center and have access professional counseling services at no charge, year-round, for a variety of concerns. You may take advantage of individual and couples’ psychotherapy with doctoral-level clinical psychologist to discuss issues ranging from managing stress and anxiety to depression and relationship problems. In addition, the center offers wellness coaching and mini wellness retreats to help you identify and achieve your wellness goals.
Joy S. Sclamberg, senior associate dean of graduate medical education, and the Center for Clinical Wellness are highlighted in this video feature. Learn more about how RUSH helps residents and fellows manage their overall health and well-being.
In addition to the wellness center, the RUSH Wellness Assistance Program provides a comprehensive wellness program to you and your family. All services used through the program and free and confidential. Program highlights include:
- Work: Professional and personal development through “skillbuilders” — free 30-45-minute online tutorials that address numerous topics including emotional well-being, achieving personal goals, managing stress, time management, the power of resilience, and much more.
- Life: 24/7 Confidential, short-term counseling services for all employees, students and their families — at no cost.
- Home: Connecting Rush community members to pre-screened services for child and eldercare, legal support and financial planning.