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What first drew me in was the exceptional clinical training/exposure and the collaboration between RUMC and CCH. The program culture stood out to me in a real way. Talking to fellows and faculty, there was a genuine sense of camaraderie and mentorship, people who chose to be there and wanted to invest in trainees. I want to train somewhere that pushes me clinically but also supports me as I figure out what kind of physician I want to be. The exceptional clinical exposure through Rush and Cook County, the complexity and diversity of cases that Chicago naturally brings, and a program culture where fellows and faculty are genuinely invested in each other made Rush make sense. - Dominique Milsap, MD

As a native of Chicago, I always had strong ties with my first hometown after moving to this country at a young age. But what revitalized and strengthened those ties than ever before was my brief yet powerful experience meeting and interviewing with the Rush ID family. As a Med-Peds physician, I instantly had a strong connection with Program Director Dr. Aziz who is also a Med-Peds graduate! The opportunities to get not only a strong, diverse training but also develop a personalized curriculum across both years really inspired me to train to become a strong ID physician aligning with my career interests! I am incredibly excited to come and train at Rush. - Mit Shah, MD

Second Year

 

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I was inspired by the program’s collaborative spirit and its strong commitment to patient-centered care. I was confident that this environment would best support my clinical development and help me achieve my goal of becoming a well-rounded physician. The opportunity to learn from and be mentored by the program’s many renowned faculty leaders was even more compelling. Additionally, Rush’s partnership with Cook County Hospital and their shared mission to care for a diverse and underserved population deeply resonated with my own values and aspirations in medicine. - Bushraa Shamshuddin, MD

I chose Rush University because it fosters a “Think Upstream!” mindset—uniting people committed to driving real change in medicine and public health, which resonates with my own aspirational goals. With its strong specialty networks, inspiring mentors, and close-knit, supportive community, Rush offers the ideal environment to begin my journey. - Akiho Iizawa, MD

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