Candidates must be graduates of U.S. or Canadian residency programs and be eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Illinois. We accept international medical graduates who have trained in a LCME internal medicine residency program, and have a H1 or J1 visa with at least two remaining years of eligibility. Our fellows come from many different backgrounds; we welcome racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and gender diversity in our program.
The Combined RUSH University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital fellowship participates in ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) and the fellowship match program administered by the NRMP (National Residency Matching Program). Instructions for completing and submitting the ERAS application can be found at Training in a Residency or Fellowship. Our program is listed as RUSH University Med-Ctr-IL. All applications should include:
- 3 LORs, including a letter from your residency training director
- USMLE or COMLEX scores (or USMLE and COMLEX scores, if applicable)
NRMP Registration
All applicants to the Infectious Diseases fellowship program are required to register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). View information on how to register and important deadlines on the NRMP website.
Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | ERAS website opens to applicants to begin working on their applications |
| July 17, 2024 | RUSH/CCH will begin downloading applications for review |
| Mid-July to early September 2024 | Interview offers will be sent out to selected applicants via email |
| Mid August to early Early November 2024 | Interviews Conducted |
| November 20, 2024 | Rank Order Lists Due |
| December 4, 2024 | Match Day |
| July 1, 2025 | Fellowship Begins |
We extend interview invitations to qualified applicants by email. Interviews are conducted from mid-August through October, with November dates available if needed.
Important GME Policies
If you have further questions, please email Alinne Tapia, Infectious Diseases Fellowship Coordinator, or call (312) 942-6098.