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RUSH Medical College, located in Chicago, offers medical students a supportive environment where they can gain in-depth clinical experience from our renowned practitioner-teachers. Founded in 1837, RUSH has an acclaimed history as one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and continues to make major contributions to medical science and education through research and clinical trials.

Because the college is located in the Illinois Medical District, which includes the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and is on the same campus as RUSH University Medical Center, a nationally and internationally known academic health center and health system, our students serve a diverse population of patients from across Chicago and beyond. Our students pride themselves in making a difference — putting in extra hours to volunteer in numerous service opportunities aimed at helping the underinsured and noninsured in our own community.

Students service more than 10,000 community members annually through programs aimed at improving health care access, enhancing health education and promotion, and building a pipeline of future health care professionals.

Our departments further RUSH University’s mission to provide high-quality, hands-on training to students, residents, fellows and researchers in a supportive, team-based environment.

  • Our mission: Through a supportive and dynamic learning community, RUSH Medical College nurtures the development of empathic, proficient physicians dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in clinical practice, education, research and service.
  • Our vision: RUSH Medical College will be the global leader in student-centered, future-oriented medical education.

About our students

Approximately 130 students graduate from RUSH Medical College each year to enter a diverse range of primary care and specialty fields.

2023 RUSH Medical College total enrollment 

YearMaleFemaleNot SpecifiedTotal
M166761143
M26089 149
M37279 151
M47772 149
Total enrollment2753161592

 

2024 entering class profile

Primary applications received13,045
Completed applications8,628
Number of interviews463
    Illinois residents64
    Out-of-state residents399
Number of 2024 matriculants144
    Illinois residents24
    Out-of-state residents120
    Number of undergraduate institutions79
    Number of languages spoken28
    Average cumulative GPA, four-point scale3.67
    Average MCAT15 composite509

 

Our Staff

Office of Integrated Medical Education Teams

Administration
Interim Dean, RUSH Medical College
Judith Busse
Special Events Manager
Joy Foreman
Administrative Manager
Lloyd O'SheaFinance & Operations Manager
Ilynda WorksDepartment Administrative Assistant

 

Admissions and Recruitment
Cynthia Boyd, MD, MBAAssociate Dean, Admissions and Recruitment
Jill Volk, MSEdDirector, Admissions and Recruitment
Alyssa Scott, MEdAssistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment
Sarah Morgan, MAAdmissions Counselor, Outreach & Recruitment
Cody RollProgram & Project Manager, Admissions and Recruitment
Russell TorreData Analyst & Admissions Counselor, Admissions & Recruitment

 

Curriculum and Assessment
Aimee Szewka, MDAssociate Dean, Curriculum
Assistant Dean, Preclerkship Education
Allison Chen-McCracken, MDAssistant Dean, M3 Education
Michelle Sweet, MD
Assistant Dean, M4 Education
Sara Hock, MDAssistant Dean, Assessment
Susan Glick, MDDirector, Early Clinical Experience
Jan Schmidt
Assistant Director, Clinical Curriculum
Kelly GrauelManager, Curriculum Program
Tessa BanksManager, Clerkship Education
Dwayne SmallSpecialist, Curriculum & Education
Danesha LewisCoordinator, Preclerkship Education, Longitudinal Programs
Daniela PasnickCoordinator, Preclerkship Education, Explore RUSH Programs
Janice Tonietto
Coordinator, Preclerkship Education
Kenya Varnado England
Coordinator, Preclerkship Education
Emily SargentCoordinator, Preclerkship Education
Hanan NashawiCoordinator, Assessment & Evaluation
Mona RizeqCoordinator, Assessment & Evaluation
Tanya SylvestreCoordinator, Assessment & Evaluation
Javario Wilson
Coordinator, Primary Care

 

Evaluation and Accreditation
Jamie Cvengros, PhD, MHPEAssociate Dean, Educational Quality
Karen MayorgaManager, Program Evaluation
Hyder AbadinManager, Accreditation

 

Medical Student Affairs
Jay Behel, PhDAssociate Dean, Medical Student Affairs
Laurel Cherian, MD, MSAssistant Dean, Advising
Christine Corral, PhDDirector, Student Professional Development
Dijana Demirovic, MEdManager, Student Support Services
Allison Haas, MAManager, Student Support Services
Vicki Nichols, MSManager, Student Support Services
Carolina Leanos, BSEducation Coordinator
Ivy MosleyEducation Coordinator

 

Systems
Bill Fleming, MSIS, MSDirector, Medical Student Systems
Jake Lepri-Stringer, PhDManager, Data and Educational Platforms
Owen YuenDatabase Analyst

 

RUSH Medical College is fully accredited through the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

RUSH Medical College is part of RUSH University, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).