How To Apply. We have 33 categorical and 16 internal medicine-pediatrics residents for a grand total of 49 residents. Feel free to view our listing in FREIDA for more information about our program. Please submit applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service by Nov. Include three letters of recommendation from physicians who know you and your work well.
Gender: Female
Specialties: Hospitalist
Languages: English
Areas of Expertise Acute Childhood Illnesses, Health Care Quality & Safety, Hospital Medicine, Medical Education, Pediatric Chronic Disease Management, Pediatric Sedation
Languages English
Title(s) Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program - University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Medical Education Loyola University (Chicago, IL)
Internship(s) Rush University (Chicago, IL; 2007-2008)
Residency Pediatrics - Rush University (Chicago, IL; 2007-2010)
Fellowship(s) Pediatrics, Chief Resident - Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL; 2010-2011)
Board Certification(s) Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Certification(s) Pediatric Sedation, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
Research Interests Medical Education and Curriculum Development, Physician Coaching and Wellness, Pediatric Sedation, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Professional Memberships Fellow - American Academy of Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine Section - American Academy of Pediatrics, Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, Executive Committee Member - Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Websitehttps://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/departments/pediatrics/residency/
Associated with OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
What do you enjoy most about being a physician at Children's Hospital of Illinois?
The most enjoyable part of working at Children's Hospital is being surrounded by incredible co-workers including nursing, care transition coordinators, residents, medical students, social workers, nutritionists, child life specialists, physicians and, of course, countless other important staff. Everyone works so hard each day to provide the best care possible for our patients!
The most enjoyable part of working at Children's Hospital is being surrounded by incredible co-workers including nursing, care transition coordinators, residents, medical students, social workers, nutritionists, child life specialists, physicians and, of course, countless other important staff. Everyone works so hard each day to provide the best care possible for our patients!
Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois and returned to practice here after completing my medical training in Chicago. I am so excited to be back and taking care of the children in the greater Peoria area.
I was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois and returned to practice here after completing my medical training in Chicago. I am so excited to be back and taking care of the children in the greater Peoria area.
Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of medicine?
I love spending time with my husband and family. We try to make it to all the high school volleyball games for my niece, Kaylee. I also love music, traveling and have recently started gardening.
Is this your profile? Click here to submit changes.I love spending time with my husband and family. We try to make it to all the high school volleyball games for my niece, Kaylee. I also love music, traveling and have recently started gardening.