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Adeola Adetunji, DO
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Undergraduate School: University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Rheumatology Hobbies/Interests: Listening to podcasts and traveling Why ACMC? It felt like a family on interview day. |
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Roxanne Aleman, MD
Hometown: Miami, FL Undergraduate School: University of Miami Medical School: Central Michigan University Career Plan: Hematology/Oncology Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, trying new restaurants, trivia, karaoke and dog sitting Why ACMC? The program embraces diversity, a friendly work environment, and provides ample opportunity to see complex cases with attendings who love to teach! |
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Rosario Bartolomeo, DO
Hometown: Chicago, IL Undergraduate School: University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Infectious Disease Hobbies/Interests: Camping, hiking, running, rock climbing, playing games on the PC and tabletop games such as Dungeons and Dragons Why ACMC? It was apparent that ACMC would offer me many learning opportunities while being in an environment where people loved and supported each other. |
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Anne Marie Bonaguro, DO
Hometown: Orland Park, IL Undergraduate School: Loyola University Chicago Medical School: New York Institute of Technology Career Plan: Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Gastroenterology Hobbies/Interests: Running, doing yoga, working out, and traveling Why ACMC? I was born at Christ and grew up hearing about the great reputation ACMC has in the community. I chose Advocate Christ due to the sick, complex patient population. In addition, the program gives me an opportunity to complete residency being a well trained and confident physician in any environment. |
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Sylvia Chlebek, DO
Hometown: South Side of Chicago Undergraduate School: University of Chicago Medical School: Marian University Career Plan: Gastroenterology Hobbies/Interests: finding restaurants in unexplored neighborhoods, keeping tropical houseplants, and being involved with community outreach Why ACMC? I felt an overwhelming sense of community amongst the residents and attendings. I also loved that it was a level I trauma center near the city of Chicago. |
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Spencer Deleveaux, MD
Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas Undergraduate School: University of Miami Medical School: University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine Sciences Career Plan: Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Running, traveling, fishing, and watching Miami Hurricane football Why ACMC? It had great pathology and cool people while being in the awesome city of Chicago. |
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Taisha Destin, DO
Hometown: New York, NY Undergraduate School: Binghamton University Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Outpatient Medicine Hobbies/Interests: Painting, going to concerts Why ACMC? I chose ACMC for the camaraderie that I saw amongst the residents and faculty on interview day. |
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Colin Eash, DO
Hometown: Rockford, IL Undergraduate School: Oral Roberts University Medical School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Career Plan: Hospitalist or Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, cycling, and going to flea markets Why ACMC? On my interview day, when I was talking with current residents and faculty, what I heard unanimously is that every resident in this program succeeds at undertaking the great responsibility of providing excellent care for patients. Even in the ICU setting, the residents are very capable of adapting in a high stress environment. I wanted to be a part of a program that produces doctors who strive for the best and succeed at doing so. |
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Anthony Guglielmi, MD
Hometown: Born in Milwaukee, WI & Raised in Chicago, IL Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin, Madison Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Career Plan: Cardiology or Nephrology or Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: love watching or playing any sport Why ACMC? I chose Advocate Christ because of the many friendships I developed with attendings and residents while rotating at Christ as a medical student. Ultimately, the culture at Christ is what solidified my choice. |
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Nicole Hristakos, DO
Hometown: Glenview, IL Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Working out, worshipping the ground my dog walks on Why ACMC? I chose Christ because I felt it was a friendly environment with great training, as well as preparation and opportunity for fellowship. |
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Sarah Jaber, DO
Hometown: Burr Ridge, IL Undergraduate School: Benedictine University Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Deciding between Hospitalist, Gastroenterology or Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Digital photography, writing, baking, and a good match of ping-pong Why ACMC? The unique opportunities to individualize my journey through residency while being exposed to diverse patient populations. The supportive work environment encourages collaboration with lots of opportunities for research and hands-on learning. |
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Husna Khan, DO
Hometown: Lombard, IL Undergraduate School: Benedictine University Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Undecided, but considering Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and baking Why ACMC? I chose Christ because I loved the tight knit community amongst the residents and could really see myself fitting in well. |
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Nneka Okeifufe, MD
Hometown: Enugu, Nigeria Undergraduate School: All Saints University Medical School: All Saints University of School of Medicine Career Plan: Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Cooking and reading novels Why ACMC? ACMC's diversified and complex patient population is what made me choose this program. In addition, the relationship between residents and faculty provides a suitable environment for professional and personal growth. |
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Marie Overbeck, MD
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI Undergraduate School: Calvin University Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Career Plan: Hospitalist, however my heart could still be won over by a speciality ;) Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, gardening, hiking, fishing, and camping Why ACMC? Because of the people - the residents and attendings were so friendly and it felt like a family. Also, the patient population was so diverse in their backgrounds, illnesses, and socioeconomic statuses. |
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Sandra Pasiah, MD
Hometown: Chicago, IL Undergraduate School: University of Illinois, Springfield Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine Career Plan: Pulmonary/Critical Care or Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hanging out with friends and family, and shopping Why ACMC? It seemed like the right place for me. During my interview, I noticed that it was a place that focused on resident education and wellness. There was diverse pathology to learn from and open research opportunities. The strong sense of community amongst residents solidified my choice. |
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Vinay Raju, DO
Hometown: Clarksville, Maryland Undergraduate School: University of Maryland Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Nephrology or Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Playing any sport, watching my beloved Baltimore Ravens, and traveling Why ACMC? I chose ACMC because of the supportive people in the program. I knew from my interview and word of mouth that Christ would be an enriching clinical experience. |
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Andrew Rife, DO
Hometown: Roscoe, IL Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Arizona) Career Plan: Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, camping, and golfing Why ACMC? I chose Advocate Christ because I did a Gastroenterology rotation here and loved the atmosphere and how supportive the residents were. |
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Sunny Shah, MD
Hometown: Chicago, IL Undergraduate School: Illinois Wesleyan University Medical School: St. Matthew's University School of Medicine Career Plan: Gastroenterology or Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Love watching the Bears, playing basketball, traveling, and photography Why ACMC? I chose Advocate Christ because of the diverse patient community. We have the unique opportunity to treat and learn from the rare pathology that presents itself here everyday. |
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Mohammed Siddiqui, DO
Hometown: Naperville, IL Undergraduate School: Benedictine University Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Gastroenterology or Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Sports, playing video games, traveling, and grilling Why ACMC? I chose Advocate Christ because it provided the opportunity to learn medicine at a highly regarded, Level 1 trauma center without sacrificing the support that can be lost in some of the larger programs. I was also able to stay close to my family and friends in the Chicagoland area. |
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Samantha Storti, DO
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Undergraduate School: Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Gastroenterology Hobbies/Interests: Enjoy photography, snowboarding, and exploring new cities Why ACMC? I decided on Advocate Christ because I wanted to be a part of a residency program that is close-knit and has a family oriented feel. |
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Natalia Zero, DO
Hometown: North Barrington, IL Undergraduate School: Loyola University Chicago Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Arizona) Career Plan: Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Road-trips with friends, riding my motorcycle, and being outdoors, especially hiking and snowboarding Why ACMC? ACMC was a first clear for me when choosing a residency program because of the excellent clinical and research experience that it provides, cultivated in a supportive team atmosphere. The interview day greatly reaffirmed this when I was able to meet the wonderful attendings, residents, and staff who make this program so exceptional. |
Preliminary Residents
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Nader Darwish, MD
Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Medical School: Wayne State University Career Plan: Radiation Oncology Hobbies/Interests: Avid trail runner, basketball, hiking, weight training, reading the classics, grilling/cooking, hanging out with friends and family Why ACMC? I choose ACMC because it's close to home, a great learning environment with tremendous diversity in pathology and diseases, and part of the best city in the world! |
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Amy Fader, DO
Hometown: Crete, IL Undergraduate School: Northern Arizona University Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Hobbies/Interests: Baking, painting, doing outdoor activities like hiking, biking, running, swimming, or spending time with friends and family Why ACMC? I chose Advocate Christ because it is close to my family, I had a great interview day, and I knew I would get a great intern year education prior to starting my PM&R training. |
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Amelia Ni, DO
Hometown: All over! I’ve never lived in the same place for more than 4 years at a time, but I’m second generation Taiwanese and my parents have settled in Rockford IL Undergraduate School: University of Pennsylvania Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Arizona) Career Plan: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Hobbies/Interests: Puppy-sitting dogs on Rover, running, ultimate frisbee, cooking and baking for people because food is good for the soul Why ACMC? The program was the exact combination of familial, hard-working, evidenced-based teaching and medicine I was looking for to best prepare me for PM&R! |