Student Passes for Public Transportation
Rush Medical College (RMC) participates in the all-in Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) U-Pass program and is coordinated by the Office of Medical Student Programs (OMSP). Students receive a Ventra U-Pass at the start of the M1 year. Ventra Cards are active at the beginning of orientation for M1 and M2 students, Clinical Resources and Skills for the Hospital (CRASH) for M3 students, and at the beginning of the fall semester for M4 students. While cards are only valid during active enrollment, students may add money to their Ventra account to enable use of the CTA during official breaks. If a card is lost, stolen, stops working, or is not active when it should be, please contact Judith Busse in the OMSP at Judith_Busse@rush.edu.
Students who violate terms of the agreement (https://www.ventrachicago.com/terms/#specialFarePrograms) will have their card suspended by CTA, be reported to the Senior Associate Dean and to the Honor Code Council.
Transportation to Clinical Sites
Although the vast majority of clinical experiences for RMC students take place on or near campus (e.g., John H. Stroger. Jr. Hospital of Cook County), some educational experiences occur at sites that require travel, including various clinical sites throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. These sites are utilized to provide a comprehensive clinical experience. Some sites are accessible by public transportation while other sites may require access to a car. Because students are ultimately responsible for arranging their own transportation and the safety of students is our primary concern, a variety of options are available when commuting.
For students on financial aid, a monthly transportation allowance is included in the cost of attendance budget. Students in the M3 and M4 years receive an additional allowance per month for the cost of commuting during the clerkship years. In addition, all students receive a Ventra Card to use on the CTA system.
Additional resources include Zipcar. Zipcars are located at 1621 W. Harrison in the northeast corner of the main parking garage. Rush students can register at www.zipcar.com/rush. Other car services are also available nearby.
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