Rush Medical College, located in Chicago, offers medical students a supportive environment where they can gain in-depth clinical experience from our renowned practitioner-teachers. Founded in 1837, Rush has an acclaimed history as one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and continues to make major contributions to medical science and education through research and clinical trials.
Because the college is located in the Illinois Medical District, which includes the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and is on the same campus as Rush University Medical Center, a nationally and internationally known academic health center and health system, our students serve a diverse population of patients from across Chicago and beyond. Our students pride themselves in making a difference — putting in extra hours to volunteer in numerous service opportunities aimed at helping the underinsured and noninsured in our own community.
Students service more than 10,000 community members annually through programs aimed at improving health care access, enhancing health education and promotion, and building a pipeline of future health care professionals.
Our departments further Rush University’s mission to provide high-quality, hands-on training to students, residents, fellows and researchers in a supportive, team-based environment.
- Our mission: Through a supportive and dynamic learning community, Rush Medical College nurtures the development of empathic, proficient physicians dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in clinical practice, education, research and service.
- Our vision: Rush Medical College will be the global leader in student-centered, future-oriented medical education.
About our students
Approximately 130 students graduate from Rush Medical College each year to enter a diverse range of primary care and specialty fields.
2023 Rush Medical College total enrollment
| Year | Male | Female | Not Specified | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 66 | 76 | 1 | 143 |
| M2 | 60 | 89 | 149 | |
| M3 | 72 | 79 | 151 | |
| M4 | 77 | 72 | 149 | |
| Total enrollment | 275 | 316 | 1 | 592 |
2024 entering class profile
| Primary applications received | 13,045 |
| Completed applications | 8,628 |
| Number of interviews | 463 |
| Illinois residents | 64 |
| Out-of-state residents | 399 |
| Number of 2024 matriculants | 144 |
| Illinois residents | 24 |
| Out-of-state residents | 120 |
| Number of undergraduate institutions | 79 |
| Number of languages spoken | 28 |
| Average cumulative GPA, four-point scale | 3.67 |
| Average MCAT15 composite | 509 |
Our Staff
Office of Integrated Medical Education Teams
| Administration | |
|---|---|
Interim Dean, Rush Medical College | |
Judith Busse | Special Events Manager |
Joy Foreman | Administrative Manager |
| Lloyd O'Shea | Finance & Operations Manager |
| Ilynda Works | Department Administrative Assistant |
Admissions and Recruitment | |
|---|---|
| Cynthia Boyd, MD, MBA | Associate Dean, Admissions and Recruitment |
| Jill Volk, MSEd | Director, Admissions and Recruitment |
| Alyssa Scott, MEd | Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment |
| Sarah Morgan, MA | Admissions Counselor, Outreach & Recruitment |
| Cody Roll | Program & Project Manager, Admissions and Recruitment |
| Russell Torre | Data Analyst & Admissions Counselor, Admissions & Recruitment |
Curriculum and Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Aimee Szewka, MD | Associate Dean, Curriculum |
Assistant Dean, Preclerkship Education | |
| Allison Chen-McCracken, MD | Assistant Dean, M3 Education |
Michelle Sweet, MD | Assistant Dean, M4 Education |
| Sara Hock, MD | Assistant Dean, Assessment |
| Susan Glick, MD | Director, Early Clinical Experience |
Jan Schmidt | Assistant Director, Clinical Curriculum |
| Kelly Grauel | Manager, Curriculum Program |
| Tessa Banks | Manager, Clerkship Education |
| Dwayne Small | Specialist, Curriculum & Education |
| Danesha Lewis | Coordinator, Preclerkship Education, Longitudinal Programs |
| Daniela Pasnick | Coordinator, Preclerkship Education, Explore Rush Programs |
Janice Tonietto | Coordinator, Preclerkship Education |
Kenya Varnado England | Coordinator, Preclerkship Education |
| Emily Sargent | Coordinator, Preclerkship Education |
| Hanan Nashawi | Coordinator, Assessment & Evaluation |
| Mona Rizeq | Coordinator, Assessment & Evaluation |
| Tanya Sylvestre | Coordinator, Assessment & Evaluation |
Javario Wilson | Coordinator, Primary Care |
Evaluation and Accreditation | |
|---|---|
| Jamie Cvengros, PhD, MHPE | Associate Dean, Educational Quality |
| Karen Mayorga | Manager, Program Evaluation |
| Hyder Abadin | Manager, Accreditation |
Medical Student Affairs | |
|---|---|
| Jay Behel, PhD | Associate Dean, Medical Student Affairs |
| Laurel Cherian, MD, MS | Assistant Dean, Advising |
| Christine Corral, PhD | Director, Student Professional Development |
| Dijana Demirovic, MEd | Manager, Student Support Services |
| Allison Haas, MA | Manager, Student Support Services |
| Vicki Nichols, MS | Manager, Student Support Services |
| Carolina Leanos, BS | Education Coordinator |
| Ivy Mosley | Education Coordinator |
Systems | |
|---|---|
| Bill Fleming, MSIS, MS | Director, Medical Student Systems |
| Jake Lepri-Stringer, PhD | Manager, Data and Educational Platforms |
| Owen Yuen | Database Analyst |
Rush Medical College is fully accredited through the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Rush Medical College is part of Rush University, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).