Rush Medical College

Throughout its long history, Rush Medical College has made major contributions to medical science and education.

Rush Medical College faculty member workingwith students

Learn about the educational mission of Rush Medical College departments and their role in training tomorrow’s health care leaders.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

Rush Medical College offers a hands-on training experience in a state-of-the-art medical center under the guidance of acclaimed clinician educators.

Rush Medical College Research

Rush Medical College faculty and students conduct research that furthers the understanding of diseases and leads to more effective treatments.

Community Service

Rush Medical College students continue to give back to our surrounding communities and make a difference in the lives of others.

Rush Summer Research Scholar participant working in a lab

2020 Rush Summer Research Scholars Program

Spend six weeks at Rush Medical College working on clinical, community or translational research projects. Applications are being accepted until February 15, 2020.

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One of the first medical colleges founded in the Midwest, Rush Medical College continues to prepare tomorrow’s leaders in medicine in the classroom, the lab and the clinic.

Flipping the script

Rush Medical College’s curriculum prepares the doctors of tomorrow with an emphasis on team-based exercises tailored to the way today’s students learn.

‘Experience the Art of Medicine, as Well as the Science’

Rush Medical College students interact with patients in a world-class medical center, as well as play roles in research and community service. Learn how you can pursue your calling in medicine at Rush.

A Passion for Service

In his four years at Rush Medical College, Chris Green has played a role in community service efforts helping underserved populations.

Rush Medical College News

Can the Flu Shot Help Fight Cancer?

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that injecting tumors with influenza vaccines, including some FDA-approved seasonal flu shots, turns cold tumors to hot, a discovery that could lead to an immunotherapy to treat cancer.

Mentoring Profile: Crystal Glover, PhD, Rush Medical College

Crystal Glover is a health disparities researcher who studies aging populations for the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

Medical students raise over $13,500 for charity running the Chicago Marathon

Eleven fourth-year Rush Medical College students ran the 2019 Chicago Marathon and raised money for charities.

Rush University Receives HEED Award for Excellence in Diversity

For the second consecutive year, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized Rush for diversity efforts in health professions higher education.

College Students Get an Inside Look at Medical School

The Rush Summer Research Scholars Program was developed to help students from groups that are underrepresented in medicine gain insights into the medical college experience. Ten students participate in the program this past summer.

Mentoring Profile: Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, Rush Medical College

Jori Fleisher was inspired to become a clinician researcher by the experiences of family members with neurologic conditions.