Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Infectious Diseases,
Rush Medical College
Attending Physician, Infectious Diseases, Rush University Medical Center
Volunteer Attending Physician, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Education
DO, Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS, Clinical Research, Rush University
Research Fellowship, Healthcare Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Rush University Medical Center
Clinical Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, Rush University Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, Advocate Christ Hospital/ University of Illinois at Chicago
Research Areas
Current research focuses on the epidemiology of multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) and Clostridium difficile acquisition in the setting of gastrointestinal microbiome disruption. The goal of the research is to determine how the microbiome is affected by patient and clinical factors. Sansom also participated in research focused on Infection Prevention through Rush’s CDC-funded Epicenter Program.
Areas of Expertise
General infectious diseases, multi-drug resistant organisms, hospital epidemiology