Welcome to Rush Medical College, where a proud tradition of excellence in medical education, scientific discovery, and patient care continues to shape the future of medicine.
It is a deep honor to serve as Dean of Rush Medical College and Senior Vice President for the Rush University System for Health. Since its founding in 1837, Rush Medical College has been guided by a steadfast commitment to advancing health through education, research, and compassionate care. Inspired by the legacy of Benjamin Rush – a physician, educator, humanitarian, and the only physician to sign the Declaration of Independence – we remain dedicated to excellence in academic medicine and to improving the health of the communities we serve.
Located on Chicago’s West Side, Rush Medical College occupies a distinctive position among academic medical centers. Here, outstanding clinical care, innovative education, and impactful research come together to advance both science and society. Our students, faculty, and trainees are united by a shared purpose and a commitment to improving the health of the patients and communities we serve.
Our vision is clear: to become a national leader in training exceptional physicians, advancing scientific discovery, integrating the highest quality patient care, and serving our communities with equity and purpose.
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:
Clinical–Academic Integration
Aligning our clinical enterprise and academic missions to advance patient care, education, and discovery.
Educational Innovation
Preparing future physicians through modern curricula and immersive clinical learning.
Research Excellence
Fostering a culture of scientific inquiry that accelerates discovery and translates innovation into better care.
Community and Global Health Impact
Advancing health equity through partnerships that extend the impact of Rush locally and globally.
Rush Medical College benefits from the strength of the broader Rush University System for Health, which integrates clinical practice, research, and education in ways that meaningfully improve patient care and learner development. Rush University Medical Center is consistently recognized among the nation’s leading hospitals, including designation as a U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll hospital and top-tier Vizient rankings for quality and safety. Our nationally recognized clinical programs provide an exceptional environment for patient care, innovation, and physician training.
As Dean, I look forward to working closely with our faculty, learners, staff, and partners to build upon Rush’s extraordinary foundation and continue shaping the future of medicine together.
Warmest Regards,
Pete S. Batra, MD, FACS, FARS
Henry P. Russe, MD, Dean, Rush Medical College
Senior Vice President, Rush University System for Health
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