UIC Department of Medicine

10/08/2026

Calling all medical students!!! 🚨The UIC Internal Medicine Advocacy Council is hosting a zoom open house on October 15th. You will learn about our program’s numerous advocacy opportunities and chat with our residents about their experiences. Grab a snack and drink of choice and we’ll see you there!

10/08/2026

Our residents and faculty connected with aspiring physicians at the 21st Annual Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) National Conference in Houston, Texas! This year's theme was "Cultura Cura: Healing Through Heritage." It was a meaningful opportunity to share our journeys and explore possibilities. Together, we're paving the way for a brighter future!

10/07/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Adhir Shroff, MD, MPH, professor of clinical medicine, as chief of the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, effective October 16, 2026.

Dr. Shroff has been a valued and respected faculty member of the Department of Medicine since 2004. At UIC, he has served as chief of clinical service and chief of interventional cardiology, and for 15 years as director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories. He also serves as director of the Interventional Cardiovascular Fellowship Program and has held leadership roles spanning cardiology education, vascular medicine, procedural quality, and cardiovascular care.

Dr. Shroff earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan, where he also served as chief resident. He subsequently completed fellowships in general and interventional cardiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and earned a Master of Public Health in Clinical Effectiveness and Healthcare Economics from Harvard University.

Dr. Shroff is nationally recognized for his expertise in transradial and complex coronary interventions, vascular access, and the economics of cardiovascular care. He has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He was recently named a trustee of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) Board of Directors and chair-elect of the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) Academic Leadership Committee.

In his new role, Dr. Shroff will build on his longstanding leadership within the division to advance outstanding cardiovascular care, education and training, research, and promote the division's broader academic mission and brand in the region.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Shroff!

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://tinyurl.com/yrwbf89e

09/11/2026

Earlier this year, UI Health researchers in our Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center wanted to study the impact of chronic kidney disease on people with sickle cell disease.

Of the about 100,000 people in the U.S. who have sickle cell disease, more than half will develop chronic kidney disease at some point in their lives.

“Once kidney disease develops, patients with sickle cell disease have a very rapid decline in kidney function,” said Dr. Santosh Saraf, the director of our Adult Sickle Cell Center.

“We do not really understand why or how the kidneys are damaged, and there are currently no therapies approved that have been rigorously tested to look at how they might affect kidney function.”

Learn how the center’s new, five-year, $3.78 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute is aiming to change that: https://bit.ly/3ZnwqbO

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Sue Hammerschmidt, Medical Education Coordinator in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, on receiving the inaugural 2026 Graduate Medical Education Legacy Award!

The award is given in recognition of a lifetime of distinguished service and transformative contributions to Graduate Medical Education, and a lasting legacy of excellence, leadership, and service.

Please join us in congratulating Sue on this well-deserved honor and celebrating the lasting impact she has made on colleagues, trainees, and the GME community!

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Steven Dudek, MD, ATSF, on his election to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Board of Directors as an At-Large Director!

Dr. Dudek is Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy in the UIC Department of Medicine. His election to the ATS Board reflects his leadership and contributions to pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dudek on this outstanding achievement!

08/20/2026

Applications are now open for the T32 Precision Lifestyle Medicine and Translation Research (PREMIER) Postdoctoral Training Program at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Learn more: go.uic.edu/PREMIER
Apply: go.uic.edu/T32_PREMIER
Application deadline: October 30, 2026

08/19/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Stockton Mayer, DO, as chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Mayer is a valued and respected faculty member in the Department of Medicine. He received his medical degree at Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing an internal medicine residency and infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago. He joined the Department of Medicine in 2014 and has served as interim chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases since January 1, 2025.

Dr. Mayer’s clinical and research interests include improving care for underserved populations in Chicago and abroad. In Chicago, he co-leads the UIC Outbreak Response Team and collaborates to deliver innovative care to patients who inject drugs. Abroad, he works with partners in Guatemala to develop comprehensive care programs for resource-limited settings. Dr. Mayer is involved in clinical research studies including COVID-19 treatment studies and HIV therapeutic trials.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mayer on his appointment and thanking him for his outstanding leadership as interim chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases.

08/06/2026

Meet our 2026–2027 Internal Medicine Residency Program Chief Residents!

Since stepping into their roles in June, our Chief Residents have already been making an impact through their leadership, mentorship, and commitment to resident education and patient care.

We are proud to recognize this exceptional group of physicians and look forward to all they will accomplish throughout the academic year.

Learn more about our Chief Residents: go.uic.edu/Chiefs

07/15/2026

Dr. Stockton Mayer Discusses the Ongoing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak on FOX 32 Chicago.

In a recent FOX 32 Chicago interview, Dr. Stockton Mayer, an infectious diseases specialist at UI Health and faculty member in the University of Illinois Chicago Department of Medicine, shares expert insights on the current cyclosporiasis outbreak, including its symptoms, treatment, and practical steps people can take to help reduce their risk.

As of July 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of 1,645 laboratory-confirmed, domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 34 states. However, the actual number of cases is likely higher due to reporting delays and underreporting.

Watch the interview to learn more:

Dr. Stockton Mayer, an infectious diseasees specialist at UI Health, joins us to talk more about cyclosporiasis and how the cases in Illinois compare to other states.