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Our goal is to keep our fans informed on admissions requirements, school events, alumni information, encourage discussion of medical topics, and answer questions regarding Stritch.

10/18/2026

We're excited to kick off St. Luke's week tomorrow! Named for the Patron Saint of Physicians, it’s an annual tradition providing an opportunity to bring us together in community and to reflect on our call to service.

Activities this week include the Feast of St. Luke Mass, the annual Faculty Awards reception, a Global Health Equity dinner, and an interfaith lunch. Learn more about this week’s festivities: https://bit.ly/3PNrjMQ

10/16/2026

Rounding out our series spotlighting Stritch Alumni of the Year Award recipients is Timothy A. Durso, MD. Dr. Durso was awarded the Early Career Achievement Award, which honors a Stritch alumn who has graduated in the last 15 years, is in the early stages of their career, and represents the Stritch commitment to medical education, research, and Jesuit values. Dr. Durso is a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Veradermics, a late clinical-stage bio-pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative therapeutics to address pervasive treatment challenges in highly prevalent aesthetic and dermatological conditions. Congratulations to Dr. Durso on this recognition! 🎉

10/15/2026

Next up in our series spotlighting the Stritch Alumni of the Year Award recipients is Arthur J. de Lorimier, MD. He received the Excellence in Service to Patients Award, which is presented to a Stritch alum who best characterizes cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Dr. de Lormier is a 24-year veteran of Army Medicine and a board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Pediatrician, who cares for patients with all forms of Pediatric gastrointestinal disorders and functional and motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and small bowel rehabilitation. Congratulations to Dr. de Lorimier on this recognition! 🎉

10/14/2026

The next recipient in our Stritch Alumni of the Year Award spotlight series is Emily S. Jungheim, MD, MSCI. She was presented with the Excellence in Research & Innovation Award, which honors a Stritch alum whose research has had a profound impact on the medical profession and the community as a whole. She is an NIH-funded investigator and outcomes researcher whose work on IVF access, insurance policy, and health disparities has helped to directly shape national fertility care policy. Congratulations to Dr. Jungheim on this recognition! 🎉

10/13/2026

Next up in our series spotlighting the Stritch Alumni of the Year Award recipients is Greg T. Carter, MD. He was presented with the Excellence in Education Award, which honors a Stritch alum for their expertise, dedication, and enthusiasm in teaching medical students and residents how to become knowledgeable, skilled, and caring physicians. Dr. Carter has made significant contributions to neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine education and research in his career, receiving multiple recognitions for his contributions. Congratulations to Dr. Carter on this recognition! 🎉

10/12/2026

Five Alumni of the Year Awards were presented at an awards ceremony during Stritch Reunion Weekend. First up in our series spotlighting the award recipients is Sherry M. Wren, MD, FACS, FCS (ESCA), FISS. She was presented with the Excellence in Community Service Award, which honors a Stritch graduate who continuously embodies a passion for social justice and provides health care and service to those in need on a local, national, and/or global level. Dr. Wren has an extensive track record of service and dedication to helping others, particularly in Veteran surgical care and humanitarian work abroad. Congratulations to Dr. Wren on this recognition! 🎉

10/09/2026

During Stritch Reunion Weekend, alumni had an opportunity to tour the medical school and reconnect with faculty and staff to learn about exciting updates and new initiatives. They attended a scholarship breakfast where they had a chance to meet current Stritch scholarship students and had fun finding themeselves in their class yearbook photos adorning a hallway in Stritch.

10/08/2026

The opening reception for Stritch Reunion Weekend was a wonderful opportunity for our alumni to reconnect, share memories, and celebrate their achievements.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to the newest Alpha Sigma Nu inductees from the Stritch School of Medicine!

The Loyola chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit colleges and universities, recently inducted 186 new members, including 19 Stritch School of Medicine students. Membership in Alpha Sigma Nu is one of the highest recognitions bestowed by Loyola and recognizes students who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty, and service. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rGVRlV

09/25/2026

As we look forward to the 46th Annual St. Albert's Day taking place on November 5, we're flashing back to the 2025 event. Last year, there were over 300 research posters from Stritch medical and graduate students in topical areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular, infectious diseases, surgery, cancer biology, and ophthalmology, and we're looking forward to seeing this year's showcase of student research.

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