Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency at RUSH University is a four-year program focused on providing comprehensive training in both anatomic and clinical pathology. The curriculum blends structured didactic training with extensive hands-on practical experience, preparing residents to excel in their careers. The program emphasizes research involvement and offers extensive mentorship from expert faculty.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is welcoming of International Medical Graduates (IMG), as indicated in the application section stating that they accept applications from international medical graduates.
Categorical Positions
16
Categorical Positions (detail)
Up to 16 residency positions
Program Website
Address
600 S. Paulina St. Chicago, Illinois 60612
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are approximately 16 MD residents in the Pathology Residency program for the year 2023-2024. The exact count of PGY-1 residents is not clearly defined but includes various levels of training across the four-year residency.
PGY-1 MD
16
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents rotate monthly through anatomic (28 to 29 months) and clinical (19 to 20 months) pathology specialties. Residents attend daily conferences, during hours largely free of clinical obligations.
Application
Applications are accepted until November 15 for appointments beginning in July of the following year via the Electronic Residency Application Service. Applicants must include a Dean's letter, medical school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, USMLE transcripts, CV, and a personal statement outlining educational and career goals.
# of Locations
1
Fellowship
The residency program offers a Cytopathology Fellowship as a post-graduation plan for residents, along with various opportunities for research and academics during their training.
Resident Life
Overview
The four-year pathology residency program at RUSH University places a strong emphasis on both anatomic and clinical pathology, offering a broad combination of structured didactic and practical training in a tertiary care setting.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Broad spectrum of pathological material, ease of fellowship and job placement, nurturing academic environment with expert faculty, and funding for travel to pathology conferences.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation