Accepts J-1
Sponsors J-1 visa status for residents via Immigration Paralegal (Annie Bretzer) and ECFMG. H-1B sponsorship not explicitly stated in available program materials; institutional H-1B filing history exists but no clear resident program policy.
“Annie Bretzer, Immigration Paralegal in Legal Affairs, liaisons with Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), and the Department of State on behalf of incoming and continuing J-1 Exchange visitors for Rush.”
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $76,374
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes
Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution
Paid leave 60 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 40
Longest shift (Y1) 9 hrs
Night float No
Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents
0% (2025 survey)
DO 11.1%
US-MD 88.9%
Total positions 10
Interviews per spot ~11
Faculty:resident 1.6
Setting University-based
NRMP main match No
Requirements
Prior US GME Yes
Graduation year No graduation-year limit
Recommendation letters 3
Required letters Faculty, Chair
Applies via ERAS Yes
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional
Tracks Academic
Preliminary positions Not offered
Starts July
Applications open 2026-09-01
Interviews begin 2025-12-15
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.
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