Alumni

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Michigan State University

Hometown: Commerce, MI

I grew up outside of Detroit surrounded by the many lakes of southeast MI. My favorite days are spent cruising the water with my incredibly fun friends and family. I’m a diehard Detroit and MSU sports fan and can’t wait to see my teams win in Chicago! I also enjoy movies, reading, finding new restaurants, and dabbling at guitar. My interests in EM include critical care, ultrasound, and medical education.

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: I can’t wait to explore Chicago! It’s so huge with never ending activities to try! But I’m probably most excited for the music and sports scenes, as well as summers on Lake Michigan!

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hometown: Greenfield, WI

I grew up in Wisconsin but have also lived in various parts of the Midwest (Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Ann Arbor). Now, I’m excited to be able to call Chicago home! In my free time, I enjoy listening to live music, reading and watching sports. I’m probably in the running for the biggest fan of the Wisconsin Women’s Volleyball team. I’m looking forward to joining the Rush family and pursuing my interests in social EM and medical education!

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: Walks by the lake, exploring the various neighborhoods, and trying different bars/restaurants! I’m also hoping to check out a Packers/Bears game at Soldier Field (Go Pack Go!)

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Undergrad: University of British Columbia

Hometown: Surrey, BC      

I was born in Accra, Ghana, where I grew up until my family made the move to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. I believe in trying everything at least once and this has led to many fun and memorable adventures and hobbies which I plan to continue in Chicago. I enjoy adventuring outside, reading, strolling aimlessly around cities, attending (free) shows and discovering new eating spots. Academically, I have a wide range of interests including global and social EM, critical care and sports medicine, and I am looking forward to exploring these as a resident!         

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: Although I have never visited Chicago, I am excited to live in a city with some of everything and to explore all that Chicago has to offer, including the sports and what I’ve heard is a fantastic food scene.

Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of South Carolina

Hometown: Columbus, GA

I was originally born in Columbus, GA but had the opportunity to travel as a military child. I’ve lived in Georgia, Germany, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Alabama. Hence, I love traveling and meeting new people. I became particularly interested in Emergency Medicine after participating in a trauma and triage day event during my first year of medical school. I won the intubation challenge and there was no looking back! I am beyond excited to join the Rush family. My EM interests include ultrasound and tactical medicine. I enjoy spending time with family & friends, mentorship, cooking, music, and exploring new places.  

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: The food, the people, and the city life! I’m looking forward to all that Chicago has to offer!

Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine   

Undergrad: North Carolina State University

Hometown: High Point, NC

Hey y’all! I am a born and raised North Carolinian excited to make the move to the midwest! I’ve wanted to be a doctor since elementary school — deciding EM as my specialty came a few years later in middle school. Although I always planned a career in medicine, my undergrad degree is actually from the College of Textiles at NC State. I am interested in pursuing a career in international & austere emergency medicine — Rush’s Social EM & Global Health resident track was a huge draw for me. Outside of medicine, I am very passionate about travel, food, books, and the outdoors. I have visited 49 states and 21 countries so far and hope to reach all 7 continents in the next 10 years. Excited to experience the Windy City!    

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: Living in a walkable neighborhood has been a game changer so far!! It’s so nice not to use my car for everything. The amount (and variety) of restaurants, bars, & breweries is a huge change for me too!

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Undergrad: University of Chicago

Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA         

I grew up in the LA area, attended UChicago for undergrad, and then worked in healthcare research in Boston for a few years before returning to Chicago to attend medical school at Rush. I am thrilled to be staying in the Rush fam! I love all things outdoors, ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, tennis, biking, games of all kinds, dog sitting, traveling, and exploring the city. My professional interests include social EM, global health, med ed, and LGBTQ+ health and wellness.         

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: Trying all the amazing restaurants/bars/cafes in each neighborhood, street festivals, drag shows, biking along Lake Michigan, beach days in the summer, and getting to know the wonderful people who live here!

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 

Undergrad: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign      

Hometown: Hampshire, IL

I was born and raised in the cornfields outside Chicago. Originally trained in architecture and engineering, I worked in real estate development for ten years before making my way to medicine. I have loved both experiences and look forward to applying what both have taught me in the years ahead. Specific interests in Emergency Medicine include operational efficiency, quality, administration, and sports medicine. Outside of medicine, I enjoy travelling the world, architecture, food, fitness, skiing, and being a proud Dog Dad to my spoiled Bernedoodle, Oliver.

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: Great food scene, good people, the lake, four seasons with plenty to do during each, and it’s home!

Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Undergrad: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Hometown: Belleville, Illinois

Hi, I’m Ben - I grew up in the Illinois suburbs across the river from St. Louis, Missouri. I remained local for both undergrad and medical school, but I am thrilled to be starting residency in Chicago at Rush University! Within emergency medicine, my interests include ultrasound and global health, but I am eager to explore other areas as well. Outside the hospital, you can find me exploring nature, trying new foods with my fiancée, woodworking (when both the time and funds are available, admittedly a rare occurrence in this phase of life), or engrossed in a strategic board game that I have conned by friends into playing. Although a lifelong and loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, training and working at Rush University will be worth the sacrifice of living in Chicago Cubs territory.   

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: I am excited to experience life in the big city! Whether that takes the form of exploring the different neighborhoods, visiting various restaurants, strolling/kayaking the lakefront, or watching the Cardinals beat the Cubs at Wrigley, I know these new adventures will endure as fond, lifelong memories. The most highly anticipated change, however, is that I will finally join my fiancé in Chicago after being long distance for a year!

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago

Undergrad: University of Notre Dame

Hometown: Elk Grove Village, IL

I grew up in the Chicagoland area, went to Notre Dame for college, and moved to the city for med school. Within EM, my interests are critical care and ultrasound. Outside of work, my hobbies include sports like baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer, playing video games, and reading. I’m really excited to continue living, working, and exploring my favorite city.     

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: White Sox and Bulls games, rec basketball leagues, Chicago Summers, the lake, and proximity to my family and niece in the suburbs.  

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine 

Undergrad: University of Georgia

Hometown: Columbus, GA

I grew up in Georgia and attended the University of Georgia for undergrad and Mercer University for medical school. I completed my Pediatrics residency at the University of South Carolina Columbia/Prisma Health - Midlands, and I am very excited to now join the team at Rush for my Emergency Medicine training. My interests in EM include pediatrics and medical education. Outside of work, I enjoy baking, travel, reading, and working out.           

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: It’s a beautiful city with friendly people, amazing food, and tons of fun things to do!  

Medical School: Des Moines University

Undergrad: University of Northern Iowa     

Hometown: Osage, IA

I grew up in northern Iowa and have lived in most of the state and Ecuador since. I enjoy playing golf/tennis with my husband, knitting or crocheting, and practicing martial arts in my spare time. My interests within EM are EMS, pediatrics, and ultrasound.        

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: Ukrainian food, all the different restaurants, and new breweries to try.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Undergrad: University of Arizona

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ    

I am a native Arizonan leaving the desert for the first time to explore the great city of Chicago! I studied biology at the University of Arizona and worked as a quadriplegic caregiver prior to medical school. I love running/race training, trying my hand at intramural sports, puzzles, binging new Netflix shows and all things food and wine. My interests in EM include street medicine, social determinants of health and critical care. During residency and beyond, I hope to take part in initiatives that increase access to medical care in our community.

Favorite thing about Chicago/What you are looking forward to about the city: I love trying new restaurants and different types of food and Chicago has no shortage of that! I’m looking forward to enjoying the nice summer weather, taking in the skyline views on the river, exploring all of the street fairs and playing some beach volleyball on Lake Michigan. 

Post Graduation: Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Medical School:  Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Undergrad:  Tufts University

Hometown:  Morganville, NJ

Post Graduation: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Medical School:  Kansas City University

Undergrad:  University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hometown:  Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Post Graduation: Kaiser Permanente California

Medical School:  Rush Medical College

Undergrad:  University of Notre Dame

Hometown:  Lockport, IL

Post Graduation: Military Service

Medical School:  A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad:  St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX

Hometown:  Ovilla, Texas

Post Graduation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Hospital System, NJ

Medical School:  Ross University School of Medicine

Undergrad:  Rutgers University

Hometown:  Edison, New Jersey

Post Graduation: Condell (Infinity Healthcare Physicians) Libertyville

Medical School:  University of Illinois at Chicago

Undergrad:  University of Illinois

Hometown:  Chicago, IL

Post Graduation: Simulation Fellowship Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Medical School:  Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Undergrad:  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Hometown:  Champaign, IL

Post Graduation: Ultrasound Fellowship, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Medical School:  University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Undergrad: Northwestern University

Hometown:  St. Charles, Illinois

Post Graduation: Mount Sinai Health System, NY

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad:    Louisiana State University

Hometown:  New Orleans, LA

Post Graduation: Rush Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL

Medical School:  Creighton University School of Medicine

Undergrad:  Saint Louis University

Hometown:  St. Louis, MO

Post Graduation: EMS Fellowship University of Wisconsin

Medical School:  Medical College of Wisconsin

Undergrad:  University of Wisconsin - Madison

Hometown:  Milwaukee, WI

Post Graduation: Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL

Medical School:  Indiana University School of Medicine

Undergrad:  Indiana University

Hometown:  Crown Point, IN

Post Graduation: Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Undergrad: McMaster University

Hometown: Toronto, CA

Post Graduation: Behavioral Health Fellowship Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Undergrad: Providence College

Hometown: Oak Park, IL

Post Graduation: Ultrasound Fellowship University of Wisconsin

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Montana

Hometown: Laurel, MT

Post Graduation: Rush Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Hometown: Hermitage, AR

Post Graduation: Rush Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Undergrad: California State University of East Bay

Hometown: Inglewood, CA

Post Graduation: Rush Copley, Aurora, IL

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Missouri State University

Hometown: High Ridge, MO

Post Graduation: Health Equity & Social Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Notre Dame

Hometown: South Bend, IN

Post Graduation: Health Informatics Fellowship, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis

Hometown: Brookline, MA

Post Graduation: Community First Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad:  St. Lawrence University

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Post Graduation: Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP) Eugene, OR

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Oregon

Hometown: Bend, OR

Post Graduation: STAT Team at US Acute Care Solutions (Nationwide contract)

Medical School: Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley

Hometown: Calabasas, CA

Post Graduation: Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Peoria, IL

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Undergrad: University of Colorado

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Post Graduation: Ultrasound Fellowship USC + LAC

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago

Hometown: Brinklow, MD

Post Graduation: APP Partners, Houston Texas

Medical School: Texas Tech University School of Medicine - Amarillo

Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis

Hometown: Houston, TX

Post Graduation: Mt. Sinai, Chicago, IL

Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Mary Washington

Hometown: Woodbridge, VA

Post Graduation: Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois

Medical School: RUSH Medical College

Undergrad: Northwestern University

Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA

Post Graduation: Emory, Atlanta, Georgia

Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Undergrad: University of Wisconsin - Madison

Hometown: Sudbury, MA

Post Graduation: Rush Emergency Medicine

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Post Graduation: Unity Point Health, Des Moines, Iowa

Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hometown: Madison, WI

Post Graduation: EMS Fellowship Denver Health

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Undergrad: Brown University

Hometown: Stilwell, KS

Post Graduation: Addiction Medicine Fellowship

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Undergrad: Central Connecticut State University

Hometown: Middletown, CT

Post Graduation: RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, Illinois

Medical School: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Undergrad: Columbia University

Hometown: Miami, FL

    
Post Graduation: RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, Illinois

Medical School: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Undergrad: Columbia University

Hometown: Miami, FL

Post Graduation: Mercy Health, Crystal Lake, IL

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Undergrad: Dartmouth College

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Post-Graduation: East Central Iowa Acute Care (ECIAC), Cedar Rapids, IA

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergrad: University of Northern Iowa

Hometown: Delhi, IA

Post-Graduation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Undergrad: Northwestern University

Hometown: Munster, IN

Post-Graduation: Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan, IL

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine - Urbana

Undergrad: Northwestern University

Hometown: Orland Park, IL

Post-Graduation: RUSH University, Chicago IL (Clinical Informatics Fellowship)

Medical School: RUSH Medical College, IL

Undergrad: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Hometown: Skokie, IL

Post-Graduation: Condell, Libertyville, IL

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Undergrad: Northwestern University

Hometown: Glen Ellyn, IL

Post-Graduation: RUSH Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Undergrad: California State University San Bernardino

Hometown: Needles, CA

Post-Graduation: Mount Sinai, Brooklyn, NY

Medical School: RUSH Medical College, IL

Undergrad: Fordham University

Hometown: Boston, MA

Post-Graduation: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (Simulation Fellowship)

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Cincinnati 

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Post-Graduation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Medical School: RUSH Medical College

Undergrad: Emory University

Hometown: Beverly, MA

Post-Graduation: Rush Oak Park & Rush University Medical Center

Medical School: RUSH Medical College

Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Post-Graduation: Franciscan Health, Northwest Indiana (Hammon/Munster/Dyer)

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Undergrad: Governors State University

Hometown: Zamboanga, Philippines (Asia's Latin City)

Post-Graduation: Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, University of Louisville, KY

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Undergrad: Indiana University - Bloomington

Hometown: Northwest Indiana

Post-Graduation: Sutter Delta Medical Center, Vituity, Antioch, CA

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, MA

Undergrad: San Diego State University, CA

Hometown: Singapore

Post-Graduation: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Fairbanks, AK

Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, IL

Undergrad: University of Notre Dame, IN

Hometown: Manhattan, KS

Post-Graduation: Cooper University Hospital, NJ (Critical Care Fellowship)

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL

Undergrad: The College of New Jersey

Hometown: Marlboro, NJ

Post-Graduation: University of Arizona (Addiction Fellowship)

Medical School: RUSH Medical College, IL

Undergrad: University of California - Davis

Hometown: San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Post-Graduation: East Central Iowa Acute Care, Cedar Rapids, IA

Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Minnesota

Hometown: Des Moines, IA

Post-Graduation: Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL

Medical School: St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies

Undergrad: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Hometown: Skokie, IL

Post-Graduation: University of Buffalo (EMS Fellowship)

Medical School: RUSH Medical College, IL

Undergrad: New York University, NY

Hometown: Grand Junction, CO

Post-Graduation: RUSH University (Informatics Fellowship)

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL

Undergrad: University of Texas - Austin

Hometown: Houston, TX

Post-Graduation: Mercy Medical Center, Merced, CA

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Undergrad: University of Washington

Hometown: Henderson, NV

Post-Graduation: Envision Healthcare, San Antonio, TX

Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

Undergrad: The University of Texas at Austin

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Post-Graduation: University of Colorado (Addiction Fellowship)

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, IL

Undergrad: University of Illinois

Hometown: Rockford, IL

Post-Graduation: Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Albany, OR

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences NW, OR

Undergrad: University of Puget Sound, WA

Hometown: Albany, OR

Post-Graduation: NYU/Bellevue Hospital, NY, NY (Simulation Fellowship)

Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY

Undergrad: Pomona College, CA

Hometown: Lots, but: New York City

Post-Graduation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Geriatric Fellowship)

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Undergrad: Westmont College, CA

Hometown: Houston, TX

Post-Graduation: RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (Addiction Medicine Fellowship)

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Post-Graduation: RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Undergrad: Penn State University

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Post-Graduation: RUSH Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL

Medical School: St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies

Undergrad: Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Hometown: All over

Post-Graduation: OFS Healthcare, Bloomington, IL

Medical School: RUSH Medical College, IL

Undergrad: Hope College, MI

Hometown: Chelsea, MI

Post-Graduation: Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago

Undergrad: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Hometown: Alsip, IL 

Post-Graduation: Mt. Sinai Medical Center, NY, NY (Critical Care Fellowship)

Medical School: University of Oklahoma

Undergrad: Oklahoma State University

Hometown: Lombard, IL (Lilac Capital of the World)

Post-Graduation: Emergency Medical Associates, Chino, CA

Medical School: University of Miami, FL

Undergrad: Cedarville University, OH

Hometown: Honolulu, HI (if I get to pick)

Post-Graduation: Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IL

Medical School: University of Florida

Undergrad: University of Florida

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Post-Graduation: The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine, Dutch Caribbean

Undergrad: The University of Chicago, IL; Northwestern University, IL

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Post-Graduation: Sound Physicians, Beaumont, TX

Medical School: Tulane, LA

Undergrad: Tulane, LA

Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan