St. Georgeโ€™s University

  • Select A School
  • Login to Portal
  • School of Medicine

    School of Veterinary Medicine

    School of Arts & Sciences

    School of Graduate Studies

    School of Medicine

    School of Veterinary Medicine

    School of Arts & Sciences

    School of Graduate Studies

    Hello Word Box

    John Cush, MD

    Grad Year:

    1981

    Country:

    United States

    Specialty:

    Director of Clinical Rheumatology

    John J. Cush was a member of the second graduating class of St. Georgeโ€™s University School of Medicine in 1981, at which time he received the Robert Hingson Humanitarian Award.

    Dr. Cush received his undergraduate degree (BS, Biology) from St. Johnโ€™s University in Jamaica, New York. His clerkship and residency in internal medicine were performed at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, where he was named Intern of the Year and Chief Resident in internal medicine. In 1984, Dr. Cush began his rheumatology fellowship and was later appointed to the Rheumatology faculty of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Since 1996 he has been Chief of the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Medical Director of the Arthritis Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and is a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Cush serves on the Board of Trustees and is Chair of the Academic Board of Trustees for St. Georgeโ€™s University.

    During his fellowship and faculty tenure, Dr. Cush focused his research on the immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis, transendothelial lymphocyte migration and novel drug development through clinical trial research, with an emphasis on rheumatoid arthritis, the spondyloarthropathies, and biologic agents. Currently his research is focused on novel biologic therapeutics, clinical trials, early rheumatoid arthritis, measuring outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis and biologic safety.

    As a result of his efforts, Dr. Cush was voted one of the Best Doctors In America and Best Doctors in Dallas by his peers. In 1998-99, the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas named him Teacher of the Year. He is actively involved in patient care, teaching, medical education and clinical trials research in the rheumatic diseases.

    Dr. Cush has over 100 publications on a variety of topics including rheumatoid arthritis, drug-induced lupus, spondyloarthropathies, immunotherapy, Stillโ€™s disease, drug safety, biologic therapies and nutraceuticals. He has served or chaired several leadership committees for the National Arthritis Foundation and the American College of Rheumatology. He has been an editor for the American College of Rheumatology โ€œHotlinesโ€ series. He has co-authored two rheumatology textbooks: 1) โ€œRheumatology: Diagnosis and Therapeuticsโ€ (2nd edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2005); and 2) โ€œRheumatoid Arthritis: Early Diagnosis and Treatmentโ€ (Professional Communications). Dr. Cush currently serves on the Arthritis Advisory Committee for the Food and Drug Administration and is Chairman of the Corporate Relations Committee for the American College of Rheumatology.

    SGU Graduate Physician

    Find out if St. Georgeโ€™s 
    University is right for you.

    Get in Touch

    Sharing your information gives you direct access to a dedicated enrollment counselor and tailored materials based on your specific interests.



























    April term is for School of Medicine Only.






    At SGU we respect your privacy and will never sell your information to a third party. I understand and agree, that SGU may show me additional educational opportunities available at SGU, programs and services relevant to my request for information. I acknowledge that my data will be collected and shared with selected SGU affiliated partners to improve educational services, marketing, and analytics. You may withdraw consent at any time. These details are also included in our Privacy Policy.
    SGU would like to communicate with you via text at the phone number provided. Please note: Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt-out. Reply HELP for help. View our Privacy Policy . Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
    By clicking SUBMIT, I understand and agree that St George's University (SGU) will use my personal data for the purpose of processing my request for information. Please see our Privacy Policy for further details.


    Contact admissions with your specific questions

    Thank you for your interest in St. Georgeโ€™s University. We look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have. Please fill out the form for the school of your choice, and a current student or St. Georgeโ€™s University representative will follow up with you.