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@RushUAlumni

Rush University has granted over 15,600 degrees since its inception in 1972. In addition, we enjoy the support of 2,500 alumni from our predecessor schools.

 Chicago, IL
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Joined February 2013
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⏳ Don't miss out on the chance to support the next generation of physicians at Rush Medical College. Help us reach our goal of sponsoring every student at the upcoming White Coat Ceremony. Make your gift today and be a part of something special!🎓 rushgiving.com/whitecoat25
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Rush University Medical Center has again been named one of the nation’s top hospitals, securing a spot on @usnews' prestigious #BestHospitals Honor Roll for the fifth straight year. rsh.md/3WlfS3A
Rush Ranked Among Nation’s Best on U.S. News Honor Roll

Rush Ranked Among Nation’s Best on U.S. News Honor Roll

Rush University Medical Center has again been named one of the nation’s top hospitals, securing a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious Best Hospitals Honor Roll for the fifth straight year.

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📅 Save the date! Rush’s annual White Coat Ceremony is Saturday, September 7. Let's come together to welcome our incoming Rush Medical College students by sponsoring their white coats and stethoscopes: rushgiving.com/whitecoat25 . Your support makes a difference! 🩺
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@RushRadOnc Alumni, join us @ASTRO_org for our inaugural alumni social event, sponsored by @RushUAlumni! #ASTRO2023 #radonc ☢️
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For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD ’21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges — and rewards Check out her inspiring story! rushu.rush.edu/news/enduring…

Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD ’21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges — and rewards

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RUSH Medical College alum know how meaningful the annual White Coat Ceremony is to incoming M1s. Join us in supporting students by sponsoring white coats & stethoscopes and sharing a note of wisdom. Click the link below to give back before Aug. 27! rushgiving.com/whitecoat24
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150 Years Ago: The Great Chicago Fire, Oct. 8-10, 1871, destroyed the Rush Medical College building at Grand/Dearborn. Rush rebuilt on Chicago's West Side, where it still stands today. MORE about Rush & the 🔥: bit.ly/3lhdlBY @RushMedical @RushUniversity #histmed
Rush Medical College faculty and students in the ruins of their building at Grand and Dearborn after the Great Chicago Fire, 1871. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

ALT Rush Medical College faculty and students in the ruins of their building at Grand and Dearborn after the Great Chicago Fire, 1871. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

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We were saddened to hear of the passing of Rush's trailblazer in #neuroradiology, Michael Huckman, MD, Jan. 19. Learn more about his life and work here: bit.ly/3sZVEMd. @RushUniversity @RushMedical @RushUAlumni @thewomansboard
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Nov 8 is Int'l Day of ⚡️RADIOLOGY⚡️ #IDoR2020! Margaret Thatcher visited RUSH in 1975 to see one of the 1st brain scanners in the US. Michael Huckman, MD, neuroradiology gave her a peek. More here: bit.ly/2I2gK9y @RushMedical @RushUniversity
Margaret Thatcher visits Rush, 1975, and gets tour of new brain scanner from Michael Huckman, MD, neuroradiology. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

ALT Margaret Thatcher visits Rush, 1975, and gets tour of new brain scanner from Michael Huckman, MD, neuroradiology. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

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#RU50 1972: Rush’s “Rookies” team wins Ms. Hospital #Softball League, beating Cook County Hospital’s “Blue Devils,” 17-2! MORE: bit.ly/2XFO8Yd @RushMedical @RushUniversity @RushUAlumni
1972: Rush’s “Rookies” team wins Ms. Hospital Softball League. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

ALT 1972: Rush’s “Rookies” team wins Ms. Hospital Softball League. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

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#RU50 After closing in 1942, the reopened @rushumedcollege celebrated its first Commencement in 1973. Byron Young’s mother flew in from Honolulu and congratulated her son on earning his MD with traditional Hawaiian leis. MORE: bit.ly/3cujZUq @RushUniversity @RushUAlumni
Rush Medical College graduate Byron Young, MD, is greeted by his mother with traditional Hawaiian leis, 1973. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

ALT Rush Medical College graduate Byron Young, MD, is greeted by his mother with traditional Hawaiian leis, 1973. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

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#RU50 1973: Rush president, James Campbell, MD, right, with Illinois Tech (IIT) president, Dr. John Rettaliata. Dr. Campbell was @illinoistech's mid-year commencement speaker. MORE: bit.ly/3csfvxz @RushUniversity @RushUAlumni
Illinois Tech president Dr. John Retalliata (left) with Rush president, James A. Campbell, MD. Dr. Campbell was IIT's mid-year commencement speaker, 1973. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

ALT Illinois Tech president Dr. John Retalliata (left) with Rush president, James A. Campbell, MD. Dr. Campbell was IIT's mid-year commencement speaker, 1973. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill.

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Enjoy a well-deserved FREE coffee at Starbucks this month!
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You’ve been there for our communities, we're here to support you. 💚 For the month of December, we're offering front-line responders a free tall brewed or iced coffee at participating US stores. From all our partners, thank you.
Starbucks barista wearing a red apron and a face mask holds out a tall striped holiday cup.

ALT Starbucks barista wearing a red apron and a face mask holds out a tall striped holiday cup.

#DiabetesAwarenessMonth: We honor RT Woodyatt, Rush grad (1902), faculty, and Rush's Pres. Hospital staff until his death in 1953. He led the first metabolic lab in the Midwest, est. 1909, and produced the first insulin for Chicago patients. MORE: bit.ly/326PgqF @RushMed
Lab technician, Helen Smith, in the Woodyatt Laboratory, "Samples of expired air are collected, and a Haldane gas analysis is done to determine its content of carbon dioxide and oxygen." Bulletin of Presbyterian Hospital, November 1942. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill. @RushUniversity @RushUAlumni @RushMedicalCollege

ALT Lab technician, Helen Smith, in the Woodyatt Laboratory, "Samples of expired air are collected, and a Haldane gas analysis is done to determine its content of carbon dioxide and oxygen." Bulletin of Presbyterian Hospital, November 1942. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill. @RushUniversity @RushUAlumni @RushMedicalCollege

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It's #ElectionDay2020! DID YOU KNOW that Rush founder and Chicago's first health officer, Daniel Brainard, MD, ran for Chicago mayor in 1858? He lost with 46.4% of the vote! His main concerns were the city's health, hospitals, and clean water during a heated era in US politics.
Daniel Brainard, MD, 1812-1866, undated engraved portrait. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill. @RushMed @RushMedicalCollege @RushUAlumni

ALT Daniel Brainard, MD, 1812-1866, undated engraved portrait. Rush University Medical Center Archives, Chicago, Ill. @RushMed @RushMedicalCollege @RushUAlumni

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Congratulations!!
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Laura Johnson @RushUAlumni @RushUNursing, 2011 was nominated as a #HealthCareHero by Mikayla H. “As lead educator of the Cancer Center clinic, she has been vital in helping to create many #COVID19 resources. Her positive attitude & endless support is why she is a true Rush hero.”
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We're sharing this message far and wide: Black lives matter.
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Interest in the respiratory therapy career has increased due to the #pandemic. @RushUHealthSci offers the only master’s degree respiratory care program in Illinois and one of only a handful in the nation. Read more about respiratory therapy at #RushU: ms.spr.ly/6016TisM0
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The Oprah Winfrey Foundation has announced a $5 million gift to several nonprofits in Chicago, including @RushMedical as part of a $12 million donation to organizations in 5 cities where she has lived. Thank you! @Oprah #COVID19 bit.ly/2WLAxPm
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The Hooding Ceremony is a time honored tradition that honors the accomplishments of graduates. Our 2020 Virtual Hooding Ceremony was no exception. Celebrate with us in the #RushGradCollege Scienceverse via the link below. @RushUniversity @RushUAlumni rushu.rush.edu/graduate-coll…
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A current @RushUniversity @RushGradCollege student set up and is staffing a field hospital in NYC #covid19 #HealthCareHeroes bit.ly/2T0bq9f
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