Meet Our Fellows

First Year

First year fellows gather at RUSH in front of large windows with the Willis Tower in the background and a "50th Anniversary" RUSH sign in the upper right.

Name Background  
Emily Adochio, MD Hometown: Naperville, IL
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I️ chose Rush because of their commitment to health equity and their work with underserved communities. Rush’s relationship with Cook County allows for fellows to work with a diverse patient population, including those that are traditionally marginalized. They also have connections with the CORE Center, and since I️ am interested in HIV, this was a big positive for me. I️ also liked the Career Development Pathway Program which allows fellows to explore many different interests in ID. Lastly, I️ went to Rush for medical school so I️ know that everyone is very nice and approachable!		 A portrait of Dr. Emily Adochio.
Jeries Alsahoury, MD Hometown: 
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Residency: John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: 		 A portrait of Dr. Jeries Alsahoury.
Malika Gill, MD Hometown: Mesa, Arizona
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pennsylvania
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I chose Rush/CCH ID for fellowship because I wanted to train in a city where I was exposed to the diverse patient population that makes the subject of ID uniquely interesting. I felt this program would provide me with strong clinical experience I could take forward in pursuit of my interests of both global health and transplant ID. I also felt the collegiality between the ID fellows and attendings was unmatched and cultivated a supportive learning environment.		 A portrait of Dr. Malika Gill.
Ana Istrate, MD Hometown: I really consider my hometowns to be both Deerfield, Illinois, where I spent most of my childhood, and Constanța, Romania, where I spent the first few years of my life.
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc.
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I chose Rush primarily for the sincerity and enthusiasm I noticed on my interview day, but also for the diversity of experience offered by two neighboring hospital systems. I have also long had an interest in neuroinfectious disease, something that Rush has a particular focus in.		 A portrait of Dr. Ana Istrate.
Matt McGath, MD Hometown: Freeport, IL
Medical School: University College of Medicine in Rockford
Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Internal Medicine Residency Program
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I chose Rush because of the wide variety of clinical experiences afforded by working at both RUMC and Cook County. One of my main areas of interest within ID is HIV/AIDS, and the CORE Center offers an unparalleled opportunity for further education and experience in the care of patients living with HIV. Everyone during the interview day was also extremely welcoming and their passion for ID and fellow education was obvious. I am also really looking forward to living, working, and learning in Chicago, which I think is one of the best cities in the world.		 A portrait of Dr. Matt McGath.

Second Year

Second year fellows gather outside in front of a building with short trees in front.

Name Background  
Hillary Chang, DO

Hometown: Skokie, Illinois
Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital Internal Medicine Primary Care Program
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: For residency, I trained at the combined Rush/Stroger Internal Medicine - Primary Care program and I experienced how well the education at both hospitals complemented each other. Working at a tertiary care center like Rush and a safety net hospital like Stroger exposes you to a diverse patient population with various complexities and pathologies. The ID fellowship trains strong clinicians with opportunities for research, and it was an easy decision to stay for the fellowship!

Francesca Cozzi, MD

Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois
Medical School: Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Loyola University School of Medicine
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I'm drawn to the problem-solving and analytical aspects of Infectious Disease, as well as the focus on the integration of new clinical research and evidence-based medicine into the management of disease states that have been battled by physicians for thousands of years! I chose Rush because of the breadth of experience and exposure offered between Rush, Stroger, The Core Center, etc. as well as the vibrant faculty, and can't wait to get started at this bustling, busy academic center!

 

Jae Hyung Jung, MD

Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I chose Rush/CCH because of its strong clinical training, exposure to unique and diverse pathology, and opportunities to explore various pathways within infectious diseases. Also, as a graduate of the Rush residency program, I knew this program is full of mentors who are extremely invested in fellows' learning experiences and will always help to cultivate our interests in ID. This is ultimately why I wanted to continue my training here.

Christine Lucky, MD

Hometown: Chandler, Arizona
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Residency: Indiana University
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I'm excited to train at Rush because of the breadth of clinical experiences in infectious diseases. The partnership between Rush University and Cook County Health means we get the benefits of an academic referral center and a large county hospital with an associated HIV clinic (CORE Center: one of the largest in the country).
Robert Petrak, MD

Hometown: Burr Ridge, Illinois
Medical School: St. George's University
Residency: Advocate Luthern General Hospital
Why I Chose Rush/CCH for Fellowship: I went into Infectious Disease for many reasons. I love how ID encompasses the entire body and requires you to maintain much of your IM knowledge, I find microbiology fascinating, and lastly, my family is heavily involved with infectious disease. I chose Rush because that’s where all of my ID mentors trained and it’s widely known as the best place to train for ID.
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