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Oana Danciu, MD, was featured in a CancerNetwork interview where she discussed collaboration through the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and the evolving landscape of early-phase breast cancer research.
Read the interview on Cancer Network
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Scott Borgetti MD, Associate Professor and Medical Director of Infection Prevention, presented at the annual APIC meeting his work on CAUTI reduction. @UICDom
The 8th Annual Sweet Ride was a sweet success! 🚴 241 participants joined UIC’s Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for 40K and 65K rides and a new 5K run/walk. We raised $78K, surpassing our $70K goal! Thanks to all who rode, ran, walked & supported. #SweetRide
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Our faculty in the news: Alfredo J. Mena Lora MD FIDSA, Associate Professor and ID Fellowship PD, joined Telemundo to discuss flu, RSV, and pneumococcal vaccines this respiratory season. @UICDom
Calling all medical students!!! 🚨The UIC Internal Medicine Advocacy Council is hosting a zoom open house on October 15th. You will learn about our program’s numerous advocacy opportunities and chat with our residents about their experiences. We hope to see you there!
Our residents and faculty connected with aspiring physicians at the Latino Medical Student Association National Conference in Houston, TX! It was a great opportunity to share our journeys and explore possibilities. Together, we're paving the way for a brighter future! #LMSA
Congratulations to Adhir Shroff, MD, MPH, on his appointment as chief of the Division of Cardiology, effective Oct. 16! Dr. Shroff is a nationally recognized leader in interventional cardiology.
Learn More: tinyurl.com/yrwbf89e
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#SCAI FIRST Chicago. Great presentation by @UICcardfellows IC Fellow Jeff Taylor. Nice turn out from @UIC_CathLab @uiccom team @UICDom @spiritus_bah
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Proud of Div of Cardiology nominees at @UIHealth's Recognition Celebration! 👏Physician of the Year: Dana Johnson @rainylakedana🏅Resident/Fellow of the Year: JeffTaylor APP of the Year:Vanessa Rowe,JoeAbraham Leadership Award Nominee: Edwin Rodriguez @UIC_CathLab @UICCOM @UICDOM
Congratulations to Sue Hammerschmidt, Medical Education Coordinator in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, on receiving the inaugural 2026 Graduate Medical Education Legacy Award!
Congratulations to Steven Dudek, MD, ATSF, on his election to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Board of Directors as an At-Large Director!
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Applications are now open for the T32 Precision Lifestyle Medicine and Translation Research (PREMIER) Postdoctoral Training Program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Learn more: go.uic.edu/PREMIER
Apply: go.uic.edu/T32_PREMIER
Application deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Dr. Stockton Mayer, was appointed as chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mayer on his appointment!
Meet our 2026–2027 Internal Medicine Residency Program Chief Residents! Since stepping into their roles in June, our Chief Residents have already been making an impact and we look forward to all they will accomplish throughout the academic year.
More: go.uic.edu/Chiefs
Dr. Stockton Mayer, infectious diseases specialist at UI Health and faculty member in the UIC Department of Medicine, joined FOX 32 Chicago to discuss the current cyclosporiasis outbreak, symptoms, treatment, and ways to reduce your risk.
Watch: fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-0…
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Take a step toward better health at our FREE Community Wellness Fair on August 1, from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., at @thisisUIC Student Center East Tower.
Enjoy free food, family activities and health resources.
Register here: bit.ly/4wlMw4R
#WellnessFair #CommunityEvent
A fond farewell to our Internal Medicine Residency program graduates. You will be dearly missed, and we wish you all the success and happiness in your endeavors.
Abiola Ibraheem, MD, led discussions on global cancer collaboration at the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) networking reception during the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago.
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We celebrated our ID Fellowship Graduation! It was a great evening recognizing the accomplishments of our great fellows, faculty, and program. Congrats to our outstanding graduates Habeeb Sanni MD, Samia Jahan MD, and Lior Cohen‑Yatziv MD. We are incredibly proud of you! @uicdom
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Congratulations to Scott Borgetti MD, recipient of the Faculty of the Year Award. Scott has been nominated and recognized by fellows many times over the years. This award reflects his dedication to teaching, mentorship, and serving as a role model for our trainees. @uicdom
