by tlspears | Jul 9, 2018 | News
To: Faculty, Staff, Students and Residents From: Kenneth S. Polonsky, Dean and EVP of Medical Affairs Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Subject: Statement on Diversity and Inclusion Recent discussions in Washington, D.C., regarding the possible consideration of...
by rams | May 16, 2018 | News
Written by David Dodd A beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon served as the backdrop as the University of Chicago Medicine and the University of Chicago joined forces to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Chicago’s 49th Annual Pride Parade. Coordinated by...
by rams | May 16, 2018 | News
Pictured above is Dr. Shellie Williams, Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Williams has been selected to receive the BSD’s Distinguished Community Service and Advocacy Award. Dr. Williams has consistently been a strong advocate for older adults with dementia and...
by tlspears | Jan 31, 2018 | News
The University of Chicago Medicine began treating patients in its new, state-of-the-art adult emergency department (ED) on Friday, Dec. 29. The larger, more modern facility – the newest and most advanced of its kind in Chicago – cared for about 200 patients in its...
by tlspears | Dec 13, 2017 | News
The Department of Radiology’s Diversity Committee hosted it’s 2nd Annual Radiology Expo 2017, deigned to improve the involvement and career advancement of women and other URMs in radiology. Radiology, like many medical specialties, has struggled to train...
by tlspears | Dec 7, 2017 | News
The most recent issue of Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, edited by Dr. Iris Romero, gives obstetrician-gynecologists information on how to provide comprehensive, sensitive, and supportive care to their LGBTQ patients. Dr. Romero recruited several renowned...