Ashley Iannantone, MD
Dr. Iannantone is from the Chicago suburbs originally, but has lived downtown since obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago. She then went on to complete both a Masters of Arts in Medical Science and her medical school training at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She completed residency in Emergency Medicine at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL where she served as chief resident during her final year.
Since medical school Dr. Iannantone has been interested in how to best serve patients who are struggling with substance use disorders. She has studied patients' perceptions of Narcan and predictive factors for the requirement of repeat Narcan dosing through the Emergency Department. In residency, she developed a curriculum including an elective opportunity for her co-residents to improve education on Addiction Medicine. Her hope is to use the skills obtained from fellowship to improve the care of patients in the Emergency Department and beyond. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling and exploring national parks, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.
Alison Vasa, MD
Dr. Alison Vasa grew up in Salem, Oregon, and attended medical school at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Motivated by both personal connections and clinical experience, she has developed a deep commitment to supporting individuals with substance use disorders.
Her interest in addiction medicine has been shaped through volunteer work at syringe services programs, and through her work in emergency medicine, where she sees harm reduction as a core part of patient care. As a fellow, Dr. Vasa< hopes to expand her clinical expertise, educate her emergency department colleagues on best practices in addiction care, and contribute to policies that improve access to treatment and support for people with substance use disorders.