Pediatrics·Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center

Signal lift56%90%+34 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
231–261
p10 – p90
Sample N
980
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
1.1%
11 of 980 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 980
Applied
980
100.0%
Invited
234
23.9%
Class size
11
1.1%
J-1 visaGraduated within 1 yearCategorical
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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2023-24 to 2026-27

The day
Two interviews, one with the PD or APD and one with faculty
2026-27
Style
Conversational
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • Why Rush over other Chicago programs?
  • What is your biggest challenge outside of medicine?
  • How do you connect with and serve your community?
  • Tell us about a time you received constructive feedback.
  • How do you practice resilience?
  • What would you do if you did not match this year?
Worth knowing
  • Mostly night float, with up to one 28-hour ward call per 2-week block. 2026-27
  • X+Y+Z schedule in 2-week pieces. 2026-27
  • Daily noon conference and weekly morning report. 2026-27
  • Smaller program; some patients, such as cardiac surgery cases, transfer out. 2024-25

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites1 site · Chicago
  • 1
    Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, IL
    Primary
Interview invites
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK231 – 261
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview rates
US MD
43%
US DO
10%
US IMG
2%
Non-US IMG
3%
Applicant origin
In-state
67%
Out-of-state
19%
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Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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