Statement On Diversity & Inclusion

Statement On Diversity & Inclusion

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...
BSD Participates in Chicago Pride

BSD Participates in Chicago Pride

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...
BSD Awards for Distinguished Leaders in Community & Advocacy

BSD Awards for Distinguished Leaders in Community & Advocacy

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...
New Adult Emergency Department

New Adult Emergency Department

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...
Bridging the Gap in Radiology

Bridging the Gap in Radiology

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...