Rush University Medical Center Program

Chicago, Illinois

Rush University Medical Center Program

Chicago, Illinois · Psychiatry

Eligibility

Screening Criteria

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Score

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ECFMG Certificate

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US Clinical Experience

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Is US clinical experience required? USCE rule on file.

Verified Oct 3, 2026.

Program Profile

Resident Composition

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US MD
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IMG share of current residents

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

This program
Illinois8.0%
United States16.3%

IMGs filled 6 of 75 filled Psychiatry positions in Illinois, 33rd of 50 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

82022
82023
82024
82025
82026

Filled every seat in the Match, all 5 years.

NRMP code 1147400C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

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Program Contacts

Program Director

Senada Bajmakovic- Kacila, MD

Program Coordinator

Sandra Gallego-Mudd

✉ [email protected]
✆ (312) 942-9803

Program Website

rushu.rush.edu/education-training/graduate-medical-education/residency-programs/psychiatry-residency ↗

Psychiatry

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