Although in-person interviews have been the staple for residency selection processes for decades, we have learned that the virtual format provides greater equity and opportunity for all learners. As such, the AAMC has recommended continuing virtual interviews for the 2022-2023 cycle. Rush University Medical Center will honor this guidance for all applicants including local candidates. Although interviews will remain virtual, the Otolaryngology program at Rush has upheld full in-person educational sessions while maintaining recommendations outlined by the institution, local authorities, and the CDC. Virtual education is being utilized to supplement our programming but not the primary method of teaching as was the case during the start of the pandemic. While in-person interviews provide a better sense of the program culture as well as offer intangible benefits and insights that are not available in a virtual format, we have provided a comprehensive look at the various aspects of our program with a series of virtual live webinars in September, which you can view below.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Bobby A. Tajudeen, MD, FARS
Program Director
Anatoli Karas, MD
Associate Program Director
The Rush Otolaryngology program will fill two spots in the 2023 Match.
We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service, or ERAS, and National Resident Matching Program, or NRMP.
Please submit the following via ERAS by September 28, 2022 for consideration:
Interviews will be held on the following dates:
Applicants invited to interview typically have excellent credentials from LCME-accredited medical schools, are in the upper ranks of their medical school classes, are well rounded, and scored well on USMLE Step I. Many demonstrate interest in the field through participation in otolaryngology research while in medical school and demonstrate superb interpersonal skills during the interview.
Qualified applicants must be able to secure temporary licensure in Illinois.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact Kathleen Javor, Residency Program Manager.
| Date | Time | Webinar Topic | Faculty Presenter | Webinar Video |
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| Thursday, September 1, 2022 |
5:30pm - 6:30 pm |
Program Leadership | Dr. Batra Dr. Tajudeen Dr. Karas |
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| Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Resident Webinar | Residents |
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| Monday, September 12, 2022 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Head & Neck Surgery | Dr. Al-khudari Dr. Bhayani Dr. Stenson |
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| Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Rhinology | Dr. Tajudeen Dr. Papagiannopoulos |
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| Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | FPRS | Dr. Revenaugh Dr. Smith Dr. Eggerstedt |
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| Monday, September 19. 2022 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Special Education Programs | Dr. Tajudeen Dr. Jagasia |
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| Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | 5:30pm - 6:30 pm | Sleep Surgery & Pediatrics | Dr. Hutz Dr. Karas |
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| TBD | Otology | Dr. Michaelides Dr. Wiet |