Application Details and Requirements
The neurology residency program accepts up to eight residents each year. Applications are accepted via the Electronic Residency Application Service starting in September of each year. As a categorical program, we are currently accepting applications for the PGY-1 year (with start date of July 1, 2022). We participate in the National Resident Matching Program Main Residency Match. Our program number is 1147180C0. All applicants must complete the NRMP registration process.
Early application submission is strongly advised. Selected candidates will receive an email invitation to interview towards the end of October. Interviews are conducted from October to January.
Your completed application must include the following:
Rush sponsors J-1 and H1-B visas. International applicants must also include valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification at the time of application. For more information, visit the Visas for Residents and Fellows page.
Applicants who graduated from medical school more than two years ago must demonstrate proof of clinical work or continuing medical education. U.S. clinical experience is preferred but not required.
The Neurology Residency screening process does not discriminate against gender, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, economic status, marital or parental status, surname, veteran status, disability, place of residence or any other category protected under federal and state law.
If you have further questions, please contact Janet Lopez, Senior Residency Coordinator, by emailing NeurologyResidency@rush.edu or calling (312) 942-8525.
2021 - 2022 Virtual Recordings
Virtual information sessions featuring various faculty, residents, experiences, and subspecialties within our department.
Date | Time | Topic | Registration/Recording Link |
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October 6, 2021 |
4:30 pm CDT |
Q&A with Dr. O’Dwyer, Program Director |
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October 13, 2021 | 6 pm CDT | Resident Open House | |
October 20, 2021 | 4:30 pm CDT | Overview of the Neurology Department at Rush | View recording |
October 27, 2021 | 4:30 pm CDT | Education in the Neurology Department at Rush | View recording |
November 10, 2021 | 4:30 pm CDT | The Neuromuscular Program at Rush | View recording |
January 26, 2022 | Perspective from Recent Program Graduates | View recording | |
February 9, 2022 | Q&A with Program Leadership and Current Residents | View recording |
2021-22 Recruitment Videos
A Day In the Life of a Rush Neurology Resident
Fenton on the Floor with Dr. Fenton - Season 2
2020-21 Brush with Rush Recordings
Date | Time | Topic | Video |
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October 7, 2020 | 3:30 pm CDT |
The Neurology Department at Rush |
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October 22, 2020 | 3:30 pm CDT | The Culture of Education in Neurology | View the recording |
October 29, 2020 | 3:30 pm CDT | Residents and Research | View the recording |
November 5, 2020 | 4:05 pm CDT | The Movement Disorders Program | View the recording |
November 12, 2020 | 3:30 pm CDT | The Perspective of a Recent Grad | View the recording |
November 25, 2020 | 3:30 pm CDT | Neurocritical Care and Neuro ICU | View the recording |
December 9, 2020 | 3:30 pm CDT | The Intern Year at Rush | View the recording |
December 16, 2020 | 3:30 pm CDT | The History of Rush Neurology | View the recording |
2020-21 Recruitment Videos