Application Information:
What is needed?
- ERAS application
- At least three letters of recommendation, no more than four
- USMLE 1 & 2 transcripts
- MSPE (Dean's letter)
- Medical school transcripts
- Personal statement
Applicants must be graduates of a Liaison Committee on Medical Education-accredited program. We do not sponsor applicants requiring any type of visa. Applicants who graduated from medical school more than two years ago must demonstrate proof of clinical work or continuing medical education.
Resident Selection:
The final selection and ranking is conducted by the Residency Selection Committee. Residents are selected on the basis of their accomplishments and personal character. You will be notified by Thalamus scheduler if you are selected for an interview. An invitation to interview does not guarantee a spot, so please schedule in Thalamus promptly.
Our program fills 9 categorical positions and 10 preliminary positions through the National Resident Matching Program.
Interview Day: What to Expect
Our 2026 application cycle will be held virtually. Applicants can expect to begin their day with a presentation by Program Director Scott Schimpke, MD, and other faculty leadership, followed by:
- An interview with our Program Director, Scott Schimpke, MD
- An interview with our Department Chair, Alfonso Torquati, MD
- Interviews with additional faculty members
- An informal Q&A session with current residents where you’ll have a chance to interact and ask questions while getting to know them and our program
In-Person Second Look Opportunity:
All interviewed applicants are invited to join us for a no obligation, in-person, second look opportunity at the RUSH University Medical Center campus in February 2027.
Contact us: gensurg_recruitment@rush.edu
Alba Isaj, M.Ed
Education Manager
Department of Surgery and Urology
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