Chicago is an incredible city. Our residents live in a diverse set of neighborhoods and enjoy all the activities that the Chicagoland area has to offer. Some favorite activities include the following:
- Lakefront trails, beaches, and harbors
- Ever-changing restaurant and night life scene
- Year-round concerts, shows and summer festivals
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Through a special affiliation, residents may attend for free serving as “Doctor of the House”
- Local sports: Bulls (Rush-affiliated), Sky, White Sox (Rush-affiliated), Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Fire, and Stars
Living in Chicago
Chicago is extremely affordable compared to other major cities. A majority of residents live within a two-mile radius of Rush. Popular neighborhoods include River North, West Loop, South Loop, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, and Old Town.
For more information about Chicago visit “Why Choose Rush?” GME page.
Department Sponsored Events
Welcome Breakfast: At the beginning of each academic year, the Department of Anesthesiology hosts a Welcome Breakfast to introduce all new housestaff to the entire department.
PGY1 Resident Meet and Greet: The department sponsors an annual meet and greet event at a trendy spot in the city with all food, non-alcoholic drinks, and activity expenses covered, which makes for a fun bonding experience among the new interns and chief residents.
Resident Welcome: The department sponsors an annual resident-selected event at a trendy spot in the city with all food, non-alcoholic drinks, and activity expenses covered, which makes for a fun bonding experience among junior and senior residents.
Wellness Events: The department sponsors frequent wellness events allowing residents to select a group-outing or activity in which they can promote comradery and well-being. Such events include dinners, boot camps, concerts in the park, trivia nights, golfing, whirly ball, pickleball, Karaoke, ice skating, basketball, and seasonally-themed parties.
Holiday Party: The department sponsors a formal dinner party, with open bar, dancing and socializing. This much-lauded event has traditionally been held at prestigious venues such as Evanston Country Club, Shedd Aquarium and RPM Seafood.
ISA Sponsored Events: The Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists (ISA) hosts events every year. One popular annual event is the resident Jeopardy tournament. Illinois Anesthesia training programs enter a team of three residents, who compete in an inter-program Jeopardy tournament. The team from Rush’s Department of Anesthesiology has won the competition many times in the past.
Farewell Celebration: The department sponsors a formal celebration with either a brunch or dinner party, open bar, and socializing. We honor and recognize our outgoing housestaff’s contributions and achievements. Past events have been held at venues such as Evanston Country Club, Chicago Yacht Club, Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront, Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse, and RPM Seafood.
Post Basic Exam Celebration: In June, we proudly celebrate the hard work and dedication of our CA1 residents. After months of focused preparation, countless hours of studying, and unwavering commitment, their efforts have finally paid off. What better way to honor this achievement than with a department-sponsored Post Basic Exam Celebration?
Mentor Meet-Up: Smaller group of residents meet-up with their mentor outside of the medical center enjoying what Chicago has to offer. Whether it's a home cooked meal, enjoying a beer at a local brewery or releasing stress while throwing an ax, residents get to know one another and their mentor on a more personal basis. These gatherings also can become teaching moments by discussing resident life and becoming a successful anesthesiologist.
Diversity At Rush
At Rush, we are committed to promoting equity and inclusiveness for all individuals in our organization and feel strongly that those efforts are crucial to successfully living our mission.
At our institution, where diversity and inclusiveness are high priorities, our accomplishments are not solely measured by the excellence of our training programs and the breadth and quality of our services - but are also measured by the quality of the interactions between individuals and groups within our organization, the success of our efforts to honor our differences, our ability to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce at entry-level, and establishing a culture which consistently welcomes, promotes and encourages diversity.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply and appreciate the diverse experiences, culture, and perspective each can bring to our team.
For more information about Diversity and Inclusion in GME visit our GME page.