Meet Our Med-Peds Residents

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Meet our 16 Internal Medicine-Pediatric residents! A wonderful mix of locals and out-of-towners, calling The Windy City home. Scroll down to learn a little bit of our resident's past, present and future. Be sure to click on the their favorite spots to explore some of what Chicago has to offer!

Fourth-year residents (PGY-4)

Third-year residents (PGY-3)

Second-year residents (PGY-2)

First-year residents (PGY-1)

Fourth-year residents (PGY-4)

PGY-4's — (Left to Right) Sara Barajas, Orrianne Morrison, Lena Eskin, Hannah Silverman

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Sara Barajas, MD She/Her	Medical School: Rush Medical College Undergrad: UC Berkeley Grew up in: Southern California Professional interests: Joint Med-Peds Hospital Medicine Why Med-Peds: I love the continuity of care that we can offer families regardless of age. Med-Peds also does really well to prepare you for complex patients of any age. Fave Chicago spots: Lincoln Park Colectivo Coffee on Saturdays (great for dog watching) and any Farmers Market!
Lena Eskin, MD She/Her	Medical School: Rush Medical College Undergrad: Cornell University Grew up in: Evanston, IL Professional interest: Combined med-peds primary care! Why Med-Peds: I want to have equally strong training in internal medicine and pediatrics so that I can serve both populations and help patients navigate the often-challenging transition in between, all while getting to work with some of the most compassionate, down-to-earth people in medicine. Fave Chicago spots: Anything having to do with the lakefront (running, picnicking, swimming), Lost Larson Bakery and The Garfield Park Conservatory!	Image
Orrianne Morrison, MD She/Her	Medical School: Rush Medical College Undergrad: Spelman College Grew up in: Atlanta, Georgia Professional Interest: Transitions of Care, Sickle Cell Disease, Medical Education, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Why Med-Peds: I am passionate about caring for individuals across Fave Chicago Spots: Kizuki Ramen, District Brew Yard, Big Star Taco, Small Cheval, Garfield Park Conservatory, Harrrison Park, Off Color Brewery, Goose Island Brewhouse.	Image
Hannah Silverman, MD She/Her	Medical School: Rush Medical College Undergrad: University of Michigan Grew up in: River Forest, IL Professional interest: Outpatient care for adults and children, complex care needs and transitions in care. Why Med-Peds: I think it is the biggest honor as a physician to be able to care for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Being trained in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, I can care for any human with any level of healthcare needs who walks though my clinic doors. Fave Chicago spots: Hugo’s Frog Bar, Third Rail Tavern, Red Hot Ranch, and any Saturday in any bar watching the Michigan Wolverines win.	Image

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Sara Barajas, MD

She/Her

Medical School: Rush Medical College
Undergrad: UC Berkeley
Grew up in: Southern California

Professional interests: Joint Med-Peds Hospital Medicine
Why Med-Peds: I love the continuity of care that we can offer families regardless of age. Med-Peds also does really well to prepare you for complex patients of any age.

Fave Chicago spots: Lincoln Park Colectivo Coffee on Saturdays (great for dog watching) and any Farmers Market!

Lena Eskin, MD

She/Her

Medical School: Rush Medical College
Undergrad: Cornell University
Grew up in: Evanston, IL

Professional interest: Combined med-peds primary care!
Why Med-Peds: I want to have equally strong training in internal medicine and pediatrics so that I can serve both populations and help patients navigate the often-challenging transition in between, all while getting to work with some of the most compassionate, down-to-earth people in medicine.

Fave Chicago spots: Anything having to do with the lakefront (running, picnicking, swimming), Lost Larson Bakery and The Garfield Park Conservatory!

Orrianne Morrison, MD

She/Her

Medical School: Rush Medical College
Undergrad: Spelman College
Grew up in: Atlanta, Georgia

Professional Interest: Transitions of Care, Sickle Cell Disease, Medical Education, Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Why Med-Peds: I am passionate about caring for individuals across

Fave Chicago Spots: Kizuki Ramen, District Brew Yard, Big Star Taco, Small Cheval, Garfield Park Conservatory, Harrrison Park, Off Color Brewery, Goose Island Brewhouse.

Hannah Silverman, MD

She/Her

Medical School: Rush Medical College
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Grew up in: River Forest, IL

Professional interest: Outpatient care for adults and children, complex care needs and transitions in care.
Why Med-Peds: I think it is the biggest honor as a physician to be able to care for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Being trained in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, I can care for any human with any level of healthcare needs who walks though my clinic doors.

Fave Chicago spots: Hugo’s Frog Bar, Third Rail Tavern, Red Hot Ranch, and any Saturday in any bar watching the Michigan Wolverines win.

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Third-year residents (PGY-3)

(Left to right) Claudia Sanchez, Derek Zhang, Jules Alutto, Keaton Read

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Jules Alutto, MD She/Her	Medical School: Rush Medical College Undergrad: University of Notre Dame Grew up in: England, IL, CT, VT Professional interests: Primary Care, Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Medical Education Why Med-Peds: I wanted to go into a field of medicine that would allow me to build longitudinal relationships with my patients, and I think Med-Peds gives me the best opportunity to do that! I also love the broad scope of training/practice. Fave Chicago spots: I love running on the lakefront trail and playing pickleball in Seward Park. I also enjoy exploring West Loop- my favorite spots include Sawada for coffee/tea, Açaí bowls at Pure Green, and dinner at Aba!	Image
Keaton Read, MD He/Him	Medical School: University of Nebraska Undergrad: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Grew up in: Stoughton, WI Professional interest: Hospital medicine, infectious disease, LGBTQ+ health, local and global underserved populations - still exploring how it’s all going to fit together. Why Med-Peds: Training to see patients across the lifespan and of all acuity levels is exciting, rewarding and extremely valuable! Med-Peds lets me pursue all of my interests and gives the flexibility to blend them together in the future. Most Excited About Chicago: Getting to know all the different neighborhoods, easy trips around the city on the L/busses, concerts and theater, museums and architecture, exploring parks, trails and the beach!	Image
Claudia Alexis Sanchez, MD She/Her	Medical School: University of Texas, Galveston Undergrad: University of Texas, Austin Grew up in: Austin, Pearland & San Antonio, TX Professional Interest: I am interested in Infectious Disease! I also aim to continue my interests in global health, helping those in need abroad and learning to practice medicine in new environments. Why Med-Peds: I genuinely loved caring for both adults and children during medical school and enjoyed both inpatient and outpatient settings. I was also grateful to see the benefits of long-term and preventive care for patients and would love to continue this type of practice. Most Excited About Chicago: I am super excited about exploring the food scene in Chicago and watching some awesome music shows in the city!	Image
Derek Zhang, MD He/Him	Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles Grew up in: Clovis & Los Angeles, CA Professional interest: Undecided between PCP or med-peds hospitalist; possible fellowship interests include either addiction med or heme/onc. Why Med-Peds: I love seeing patients across the whole age spectrum and the challenge of utilizing such a broad range of knowledge. It keeps things interesting！I am also planning to work with the underserved, where having a broad set of knowledge and skills will also allow me to serve in many situations. Finally, I also feel right at home among med-peds folks! Most Excited About Chicago: I am looking forward to taking public transit instead of sitting through LA traffic, experiencing my first true winter, and exploring the different neighborhoods in Chicago.	Image

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Jules Alutto, MD

She/Her

Medical School: Rush Medical College
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
Grew up in: England, IL, CT, VT
Professional interests: Primary Care, Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Medical Education
Why Med-Peds: I wanted to go into a field of medicine that would allow me to build longitudinal relationships with my patients, and I think Med-Peds gives me the best opportunity to do that! I also love the broad scope of training/practice.

Fave Chicago spots: I love running on the lakefront trail and playing pickleball in Seward Park. I also enjoy exploring West Loop- my favorite spots include Sawada for coffee/tea, Açaí bowls at Pure Green, and dinner at Aba!

Keaton Read, MD

He/Him

Medical School: University of Nebraska
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Grew up in: Stoughton, WI
Professional interest: Hospital medicine, infectious disease, LGBTQ+ health, local and global underserved populations - still exploring how it’s all going to fit together.
Why Med-Peds: Training to see patients across the lifespan and of all acuity levels is exciting, rewarding and extremely valuable! Med-Peds lets me pursue all of my interests and gives the flexibility to blend them together in the future.

Most Excited About Chicago: Getting to know all the different neighborhoods, easy trips around the city on the L/busses, concerts and theater, museums and architecture, exploring parks, trails and the beach!

Claudia Alexis Sanchez, MD

She/Her

Medical School: University of Texas, Galveston
Undergrad: University of Texas, Austin
Grew up in: Austin, Pearland & San Antonio, TX
Professional Interest: I am interested in Infectious Disease! I also aim to continue my interests in global health, helping those in need abroad and learning to practice medicine in new environments.
Why Med-Peds: I genuinely loved caring for both adults and children during medical school and enjoyed both inpatient and outpatient settings. I was also grateful to see the benefits of long-term and preventive care for patients and would love to continue this type of practice.

Most Excited About Chicago: I am super excited about exploring the food scene in Chicago and watching some awesome music shows in the city!

Derek Zhang, MD

He/Him

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Grew up in: Clovis & Los Angeles, CA
Professional interest: Undecided between PCP or med-peds hospitalist; possible fellowship interests include either addiction med or heme/onc.
Why Med-Peds: I love seeing patients across the whole age spectrum and the challenge of utilizing such a broad range of knowledge. It keeps things interesting！I am also planning to work with the underserved, where having a broad set of knowledge and skills will also allow me to serve in many situations. Finally, I also feel right at home among med-peds folks!

Most Excited About Chicago: I am looking forward to taking public transit instead of sitting through LA traffic, experiencing my first true winter, and exploring the different neighborhoods in Chicago.

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Second-year residents (PGY-2)

First-year residents of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency. — (Left to Right) Michaela Whitelaw, Claudia Orozco Vega, Davin Hami, Rachel Bartnett

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Rachel Bartnett, MD She/Her	Medical School: Loyola University Undergrad: University of Notre Dame Grew up in: St Louis, MO Professional interests: Dual Hospitalist, Mental Health & Wellness, Community & Global Health, and Health Equity Why Med-Peds: Growing up a competitive dancer and later dance teacher, I always knew I wanted to work with children. It wasn't until medical school that I realized I wouldn't be able to stop seeing someone just because they reached a certain age. Med-Peds is the perfect specialty for me as it allows me to serve patients from all walks of life, cater to the unique social situations of young adults, and making a lasting impact in my community! Fave Chicago spots: Enjoying time on the Lake Front Trail/Oak Street Beach or eating at Robert's Pizza, Volare Ristorante Italiano, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, and Goose Island Salt Shed Pub!	Image
Davin Hami, MD He/him	Medical School: University of Wisconsin Undergrad: Michigan State University Grew up in: Detroit, MI Professional interests: Med-peds hospitalist, medical education, transitions of care Why Med-Peds: I love the challenge and variety of caring for patients across the entire age spectrum, and I'm inspired by how med-peds physicians blend the expertise of both internists and pediatricians. That balance motivates me: whether I'm caring for children and supporting their growth or navigating the complexity of adult medicine and managing multiple conditions at once. Most Excited about Chicago: I'm excited to live so close to Lake Michigan and be able to go from the heart of downtown to the beach in minutes. I'm also looking forward to using public transportation, walking to places, and exploring all of Chicago's unique neighborhoods!	Image
Claudia Orozco Vega, MD She/Her	Medical School: University of Central Florida Undergrad: University of Central Florida Grew up in: Orlando, FL (originally from Cuba) Professional interests: Combined hospitalist, or maybe Allergy-Immunology Why Med-Peds: I realized I didn't want to give up seeing either adults or kids, and I really enjoyed my inpatient experiences and wanted plenty of exposure to it during residency. I'm interested in the pediatric-to-adult transition period and want to be part of the people working to make it better. And, at the end of the day, the med-peds folks were always my favorite to work with and I felt like I had found my people. Most Excited about Chicago: The seasons! All the different public transportation options! And I've made it my personal mission to eat my way through the different neighborhoods	Image
Michaela Whitelaw, MD, MPH She/her	Medical School: Emory University Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health MPH in US Health Systems and Policies Undergrad: University of Chicago Grew up in: Swarthmore, PA Professional interests: Social justice, community advocacy, health equity, public health Why Med-Peds: I like "a lot of a lot" and enjoy the incredible variety that Med-Peds training offers with the ability to go in all different directions. I'm also passionate about issues related to health equity and working with those who are most vulnerable and impacted by our unjust/inequitable systems including individuals incarcerated or in juvenile detention, individuals who are unhoused, and our immigrant and refugee communities. With Med-Peds I'm able to have a voice in a lot of different spaces and hope to use my role and experience as a physician to be of service to different groups pushing for positive change. Fave Chicago spots: LOVE the lakefront and the opportunities to run/bike/swim along the lakeshore from 62nd St to all the way up north. Food: amazing! Ability to walk, bike or take public transit: great! Activities: There's things to do for all interests - whether it's music, art, outdoors, culinary, sports, just hangin' w/friends. :)	Image

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First-year residents (PGY-1)

PGY-1's — (Left to Right) Anjali Venkat, Priya Bhave, Nadia Goldberg, Jazib Gohar

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Priya Bhave, MD, MPH, MS She/Her	Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Undergrad: Seton Hall University Grew up in: East Brunswick, NJ Professional interests: Combined med-peds primary care, medical education, public health Why Med-Peds: I'm interested in working with underserved populations, and I feel like med-peds gives you the skillset to work anywhere. I also like the challenge of learning and applying such a broad range of knowledge! Most Excited About Chicago: Looking forward to running/biking/walking along the lakefront, exploring the different neighborhoods, and finding great ice cream spots all over the city!
Jazib Gohar, DO/PhD, MPH He/Him	Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine DO-PhD Medical Scientist Training Program Graduate: Emory University Undergrad: Northwestern University Grew up in: Skokie, IL Professional interests: Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Hematology/Oncology Why Med-Peds: I chose MedPeds because adult and pediatric medicine are so different from one another, and the specialty allows you to experience, in parallel, two unique fields that span one entire lifetime! Adult and pediatric medicine both require different paradigms of thinking and approaches when it comes to patient care, and I think it keeps things lively and fresh when you're flexing different parts of your medical acumen flipping between the two fields. I find my interactions with children and adults in the medical sphere so starkly different yet both equally rewarding, so I'm grateful that this specialty allows me to continue experiencing all of my favorite aspects of patient care! Fave Chicago spots: There's so many spots all throughout Chicago that I love, it's so hard to narrow it down to a short list! As a lifelong Cubs fan, Wrigley Field is one of my favorite places on earth. As a runner, nothing beats running up and down the lakefront trail on a beautiful sunny day. Music is such a cornerstone of my Chicago experience, and I love catching concerts at venues like the Salt Shed, Radius, Outset, and Northerly Island. I'm also a big time foodie, and some of my favorite spots throughout the city are Papa Romeo's Pizza, Lao Peng You, John's Food and Wine, All Together Now, Akahoshi Ramen, Khan BBQ, Pita Inn, and Scooter's Frozen Custard!
Nadia Goldberg, MD She/Her	Medical School: Columbia University Undergrad: Brown University Grew up in: Evanston, IL Professional interests: Health equity, community and global health, medical education, caring for Spanish-speaking patients, ideally some combination of dual hospitalist and primary care! Why Med-Peds: I want to care for patients of all ages and all levels of complexity. I am especially excited to help teenagers and young adults navigate the transition from pediatric to adult medicine! A Med-Peds residency provides clinical expertise in so many different spaces, and I hope to use these experiences to advocate for patients and their families and ultimately a more equitable healthcare system. Fave Chicago spots: The lakefront trail (it’s 18.5 miles long?!?!), shows at Second City, all of the farmers markets (especially Lincoln Park), summer street festivals, Blind Faith Cafe (technically in Evanston but worth the journey)
Anjali Venkat, MD She/Her	Medical School: Rush University Undergrad: University of North Carolina Grew up in: Winston Salem, NC Professional interests: Dual Hospitalist, Primary Care, Adult Congenital Cardiology or GI! Why Med-Peds: I love Med-Peds because we are all the kind of people who get excited about everything - babies, kids, parents, adults, geriatrics, and I'm always reminded of this when switching rotations or seeing an elderly 90-year-old to a newborn baby in clinic. I love that we are trained to care for any size human and my indecision in career choice can persist for another 4 years! Fave Chicago spots: Colectivo, Tortello, Ramen San, the lake front, FFC, the 606, Vaca's, Art of Pizza, The Salt Shed & Thalia Hall <3

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