Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
T. Marsha Ma, MD
Program Director
Natanya Diaz
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Small to medium sized program
Dedicated faculty to teaching
Strong resident support
Strong community involvement
Direct attending teaching without fellows on the majority of rotations
Frequent house staff meetings and class meetings to discuss the program with feedback from residents
Diversity patient population with great pathophysiology
Wellness committee with monthly activities
CareBridge program provides physical, emotional, and mental health support 24/7 that is confidential. Free therapy sessions with a counselor included
State of the art fitness center at a great price for residents
DETAILS
10 categorical residents per year
NICU fellowship
Community track
LOCATION
Main campus is just outside of downtown Chicago to give residents access to a diverse underserved patient population.
Satellite clinics across Illinois to give more exposure to different disease pathology & socioeconomic statuses
CURRICULUM
12 blocks per year; 3 elective per year
Daily protected conference time for 1-2 hours
Board review preparation
Intern boot camp
PICU boot camp
Teaching elective
Academic half day off on elective
Adding mental health curriculum with a child psychiatrist as Illinois doc assist
Joint conferences with psychiatry residents
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee amongst residents
SNMA representative
Book club
Funded visiting student elective for URIM
ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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