Olopade one of six named to Illinois Order of Lincoln

Olopade one of six named to Illinois Order of Lincoln

Written by John Easton Olufunmilayo Olopade, M.D., has been named one of six Illinoisans who will receive the 2019 Order of Lincoln. The award is the state’s highest honor for professional accomplishments and public service. Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the recipients...
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...
Warner-Reynolds Leadership Academy 2018

Warner-Reynolds Leadership Academy 2018

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion held its third annual Warner-Reynolds Leadership Academy on April 6, 2018. The academy is a one-day workshop designed for rising women faculty and rising faculty of color. Over 40 faculty attended this year’s program, which was...
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...