Rush University in United States of America

RUSH University is the academic enterprise of RUSH University Medical Center, an Illinois non-profit, 501 organization that has an educational, research and clinical mission. Each component of the mission of RUSH University Medical Center is co-equal in importance, and this tripartite mission allows academics and research to be fully integrated with clinical practice, providing an educational experience built around a teacher-practitioner model in order to train the next generation of health care professionals and providers while promoting a research environment that goes hand in hand with clinical excellence.

Located on the RUSH University Medical Center campus in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, RUSH University offers more than 40 degree and certificate programs across medicine, nursing, allied health and biomedical research; more than 60 postgraduate training programs for medical residents and fellows; and continuing education options.

Our mission

RUSH University champions a learning environment in health and biomedical sciences through collaboration, education, research and equity for our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve.Learn more about RUSH University’s student learning objectives

Our vision

RUSH University is a model for improving health through innovative research and transformative education in a culture of excellence and equity

Learn more about RUSH University’s strategic plan

Our values

RUSH University’s core values — innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence — are the roadmap to our mission and vision.

These five values, known as our I CARE values, convey the philosophy behind every decision RUSH employees make. RUSH employees also commit themselves to executing these values with compassion. This translates into a dedication — shared by all members of the RUSH community — to providing the highest quality patient care.