Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
What you need to know
This page provides information about Rush University’s response to COVID-19 and how we are protecting students, faculty and staff.
For Rush University System for Health patient and visitor information, click here.
Latest news
Policy Update - August 2022
- Rush University has updated the vaccination policy. Review the new policy here
- Rush University has also released new, comprehensive COVID-19 guidelines. Review the new guidelines here
Testing Update - June 2022
Rush University has updated the process following a positive COVID-19 test to no longer require a negative COVID-19 test to return to campus. See the latest protocol here
Campus Update - May 2022
With COVID-19 test positivity and deaths currently increasing in the City of Chicago, Rush University Medical Center has reinstated the mandatory universal masking requirement throughout all areas of the Medical Center.
- Hospital-approved masks must now be worn in all locations on campus, including in non-clinical areas, workrooms, break spaces and conference rooms. This includes all areas in Armour Academic Center.
- Universal masking, social distancing and hand hygiene are always required while on campus, including in non-clinical areas, workrooms, break spaces and conference rooms.
- All meetings, rounds and training should be virtual whenever possible. All attendees must wear hospital-approved masks and maintain appropriate social distancing.
Our response
Throughout a difficult and unprecedented time, Rush University has maintained our educational and clinical standards to continue our pursuit of innovation, discovery and equitable health education. Our first priority is our commitment to keep you as safe as possible while providing the needed educational experiences to assure competence in your required areas of study.
Please contact your clinical coordinator, clerkship director, program director, or course director with questions.
More information
As always, our foremost concern is the safety of our Medical Center community and the larger community we serve. We will continue to keep you up to date as this continues to evolve. For more information, please see the following:
Rush Resources
- Rush University COVID-19 Guidelines - Fall 2022
- Rush University COVID-19 Response Playbook [PDF]
- Novel Coronavirus Information and Resources from the Rush System for Health
- Rush University Medical Center’s infection prevention intranet page
- CARES Act Reporting for Student Grants
Academic Organizations
- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): Coronavirus Resources for the Academic Medicine Community
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Coronavirus Updates
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Contact information
- Rush Call Center
Ext. 2-5555 or (888) 352-7874
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Infection Prevention and Control
Ext. 2-3060 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pager 85-7424 during off hours and weekends - Chicago Department of Public Health
(312) 746-4835 - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 Hotline
(800) 889-3931
dph.sick@Illinois.gov