The 2026-2027 Rush Mini Medical Program application is now open!
Attention 4th & 5th Grade students and families interested in STEM. This program takes place inside Rush University on select Saturday mornings and the program is free. The application for this very popular program will remain open until we reach maximum capacity.
- Application (please note, it will take 10-15 minutes to complete the application) APPLY HEREà Rush University Mini Medical School Application Link 2026-2027
- Mini med information/history- (Mini Medical School | Health Care Pipeline Programs | RUSH University).
Below is the tentative schedule for this year’s program:
| Sessions are held 9am-12pm at Rush University (located 600 S Paulina Ave, Chicago, IL 60612) | |
| Date | Organ System |
| TBD* | Orientation / Parent day (virtual) |
| 9/12/2026 | Skin, Bones, and Muscles |
| 9/26/2026 | Lungs |
| 10/3/2026 | Heart / Cardio |
| 10/17/2026 | Digestive System |
| 11/7/2026 | Brain / Nervous System / Mental Health |
| 11/14/2026 | Dental Day at the UIC Dental School |
| 1/18/2027 | MLK Day – Day of Service/Field Trip (Optional) |
| 1/30/2027 | Immune & Review Day / Parent Day / Graduation |