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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. Deep dish or thin crust? Deep dish If you were famous, what would you be famous for? Hand modeling |
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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, Cycling, Fishing Why ACMC? It's great working with good friends and learning from the some of the best pathology in Chicago Deep dish or thin crust? Neither, NY style If you had to eat one meal everyday for the rest of your life, what would it be? Probably Pizza |
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Taisha Destin, DO
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Undergraduate School: Binghamton University Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Hospitalist medicine Hobbies/Interests: Thrift store shopping, reading fiction novels by authors of the black and African diaspora, painting Why ACMC? My interview day experience. Residents were happy and held a strong relationship with PD and APD. They were well supported. Deep dish or thin crust? NY style pizza Advice to applicants: For any program you apply to, ask the questions you truly want to know the answer to |
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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: Pulmonary/Critical Care or Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Singing, playing the piano, and trying out new restaurants Why ACMC? The family environment at this program was unmatched by any other! Deep dish or thin crust? Deep dish. There is no other correct answer The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are 3 residents/attendings you want on your team? 1. Vinay- He would somehow know where every zombie is at all times; it would be the best tactical advantage 2. Kate- She would kick zombie butt with her Peurto Rican passion 3. TB (Taylor Bedsworth)- Because if I'm going to die, I need some comic relief |
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Anthony Guglielmi, MD
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin, Madison Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Career Plan: Cardiology 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. If you were famous, what would you be famous for? Running the mafia You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick? A Milli - Lil' Wayne If you had to eat one meal everyday for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak frites |
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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: Biking the lakefront, hiking, couponing, reality TV, knitting my dog itchy sweaters Why ACMC? I chose Christ because I felt it was a friendly environment with great training, as well as preparation and opportunity for fellowship. You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick: "Wannabe," by Spice Girls, or "Lips of an Angel," depending on the crowd Advice to applicants: Be yourself, ask thoughtful questions, have a little faith, and don't sleep on the potato varieties in the cafeteria |
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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: Academic 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. If you had to eat one meal everyday for the rest of your life, what would it be? Jollof Rice Deep dish or thin crust? Thin crust What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Take care of yourself |
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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: Cardiology or Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Enjoy hanging out with family and friends, shopping, playing card games and traveling the world Why ACMC? I chose ACMC because of the proximity to home which is Chicago. In addition, the residents seemed happy and friendly during my interview. ACMC is a good teaching hospital, with diverse patient population with the opportunity to see diverse pathology. In addition, ACMC did not have fellows at the time of my application process and so I saw it as an opportunity to learn directly from the attendings and do procedures if needed. Looking back I am happy I chose ACMC for my residency Deep dish or thin crust? Margherita pizza thin crust of course!!! |
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Vinay Raju, DO
Hometown: Baltimore, 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. The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are 3 residents/attendings you want on your team?
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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: 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. Deep dish or thin crust? Thin Crust from Piece Pizza If you had to eat the same meal everyday, what would it be? Ramen Advice to applicants: When interviewing for residency remember you’ve already proved you have what it takes so just be yourself on interview day. It’ll go a long way! |
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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: Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Watching the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, playing video games, grilling, traveling Why ACMC? Because its the best program in Chicago Deep dish or thin crust? The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are 3 residents/attendings you want on your team: Moneeb, Anne Marie, Dr. Roy |
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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. |