University of Illinois Department of Medicine

OUR MISSION is to pursue excellence, innovation, and distinction in the Department's clinical teaching and research programs.

[University of Illinois Department of Medicine @UICDom]

Congratulations to Dr. Ece A. Mutlu and Dr. Santosh L. Saraf on their recent investitures at the Sweeney Society Celebration of Excellence and Impact.

[University of Illinois Department of Medicine @UICDom]

This Women’s Health Month, make time for your health and connect with a care team that supports your unique needs. Visit https://t.co/uZoTuJvmuw to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Watch: https://t.co/15kjG2BzBq

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In an interview at the American Thoracic Society International Conference, Dr. Krishnan discussed findings presented during the session “NIH RECOVER and C4R Cohorts: Pulmonary Complications and Immune Dysfunction in Long COVID Across the Lifespan.” https://t.co/xsZgTHU7mV

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Our faculty in the news: Alfredo J Mena Lora MD spoke to NBC News about Ebola virus. @uicdom

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The DOM is proud to share that Dr. Heather Heiman, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Professor of Medicine and Medical Education has been accepted to the 32nd class of fellows in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program.

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How do we ensure safe hospital-to-home transitions? New UICOM research, led by Dr. Radhika Sreedhar, shows a structured curriculum significantly improves medical students' ability to provide effective patient discharge instructions.
Learn more here: https://t.co/FGNZJnFztN

[UIC - Division of Infectious Diseases @IDatUIC]

Our fellows had a great time at the Transplant ID Symposium, where they presented a case on Candida in organ preservation fluid! @uicdom

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Congratulations to the UI COM Class of 2026! https://t.co/RMEcvQO9DW

[UIC - Division of Infectious Diseases @IDatUIC]

Our outstanding fellows, Lior Cohen-Yatziv MD and Asbah Rahman MD, co-authored a manuscript examining 25 years of CNS infections and the concerning rise of multidrug-resistant organisms. Bravo! @uicdom

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Faculty in the news: Alfredo J Mena Lora MD FIDSA was interviewed by CBC to discuss hantavirus cases, transmission concerns, and the challenges of contact tracing across multiple locations. @uicdom

[Abeer Mohamed's Lab @AbeerMMohamed17]

Dr. Metwally and Imad from Dr. Mohamed's Lab presented research on the impact of adiposomes on endothelial cell function at the 20th Annual Chicago Diabetes Day (U of Chicago), 5/9/2026. @Diabetes_UIC @UICDom @ChicagoDRTC @uiccom

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April 21 is officially Sarcoidosis Day in the City of Chicago, recognizing the work of the University of Illinois Bernie Mac STAR Center and partners advancing care and awareness. City landmarks will glow purple (April 20–22) to raise awareness and support patients.

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The UIC Department of Medicine was proud to participate in SNMA AMEC 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. The team connected with pre-med and medical students and prospective residents, sharing opportunities within the Internal Medicine Residency Program. #SNMA #AMEC2026 #InternalMedicine

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UIC DOM's Scholarly Activities Day brought together 98 posters and brilliant minds exploring AI, Team Science & Real-World Clinical Data. Congrats to our Scientific Excellence Award winners! 🏆 The future of medicine is being shaped right here! #UICMedicine #Research

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New curriculum materials are now available on the Advancing Disability-Inclusive Healthcare (ADIH) website from the ADIH steering committee at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Browse and share: https://t.co/YV1XcWFQqa #MedEd #HealthEquity

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We are thrilled to announce the results of the 2026 Internal Medicine match- an incredibly diverse, highly accomplished group of rising physicians. Welcome!

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Department of Medicine faculty members VK Gadi, MD, PhD, and Ece Mutlu, MD, MBA, received 2026 Pilot Project Program Awards from the University of Illinois Cancer Center.

Learn More: https://t.co/SbpUUz5zUK

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A study led by oncologist and cancer researcher Dr. Frank Weinberg, found that cancer patients’ lungs shared a telltale warning sign that can help detect, treat and prevent the disease in its earliest stages.

Learn More
https://t.co/rDHU2z9E3Z

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A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics finds that Medicaid disenrollment peaks at age 19, a pivotal transition point from pediatric to adult eligibility.

Article https://t.co/OdZ2M5006i

[UIC Heme Onc Fellowship @UIC_HO_Fellows]

Proud of our fellows Dr. Charbel Hobeika, Dr. Michael Weinfeld & Dr. Ahsan Wahab participating in the #ASCOGU26 @OncLive Fellows Forum 💫