Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Additional benefits include vision, prescription discounts, paid parental leave, free garage parking, and short and long term disability. Master's in clinical research can be completed in the 3rd and 4th years. Administrative and clinical chief residencies offered in inpatient, outpatient, consult liaison, addictions and women's mental health. Electives in ECT, TMS, TBI, program for veterans and their families, and at the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis or as designed by residents.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1147400C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
7
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Women's health
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4001611061
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Senada
Last Name
Bajmakovic-Kacila
Degrees
MD
Address
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Psychiatry Pgm
2150 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612-3343
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.680074 41.874661)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Psychiatry
Last Name
Residency
Address
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Rush West Campus
2150 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.680074 41.874661)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
85.70
% IMG
10.90
% DO
3.20
% Female
39.60
% Male
60.30
Total Physician
32
Total Non Physician
10
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
56.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,508 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 2 | $66,612 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 3 | $68,731 | 20 | 7 |
| Year 4 | $72,262 | 20 | 7 |
Total Positions
32
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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