New Center to Eliminate Cancer Inequity (CinEQUITY)
A new center at the University of Chicago Medicine will tackle health inequities in cancer, which are expected to increase in the next 25 years as cancer rates climb. The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center’s new effort — the Center to Eliminate...
Sonali Paul, MD, MS recipient of the 2023 Rising Disruptor Award from Healio Gastroenterology
Sonali Paul, MD, MS is the recipient of the 2023 Rising Disruptor Award from Healio Gastroenterology. The Healio Disruptive Innovators represent the core values of Healio and its collaborators as they seek to innovate and disrupt the practice of medicine, improving...
Celeste Thomas, MD, Recipient of the 2023 Department of Medicine’s Diversity Award
Dr. Celeste Thomas, Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, is the recipient of the Department of Medicine’s Diversity Award. This award is in recognition of Dr. Thomas’ tremendous contributions to the institution and its missions, but...
Bryan Smith, MD Appointed 2023-2024 Class of White House Fellow
Bryan Smith, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, has been appointed a 2023-2024 Class of White House Fellow. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program offers exceptional young leaders first-hand experience working at the highest levels...
Monica Peek, MD, elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Monica E. Peek, MD, MPH, MSc, the Ellen H. Block Professor for Health Justice in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to the academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated...
Connecting with Community: A Day of Service and Reflection
On June 24, more than 100 volunteers participated in our 21st annual Day of Service and Reflection (DOSAR). UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Division colleagues and friends helped serve 13 partner organizations across the South Side (including the Ronald McDonald House, Brickyard Community Garden and Roseland Christian Ministries) with projects like painting, cleaning, gardening and more.
Treating the whole patient: Healthcare challenges faced by transgender people of color
Transgender people who are also racial and ethnic minorities have a difficult time finding a healthcare setting where all aspects of their identity are welcome, understood and addressed. In a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of General Internal...