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Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: I was born in Chicago but have lived in the suburbs surrounding Atlanta for most of my life. I attended Georgia State University for undergrad, where I majored in Biology, and then Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. Prior to medical school, I had the privilege of working in hospice for four years which helped shape my perspective on preventive medicine and the importance of addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual issues. This focus has helped guide my clinical path, and is something that I believe will be nurtured here at Res. Outside of work, I enjoy playing piano, bass guitar, disc golf, working out, and going rock climbing. I’m very excited to be back in Chicago and explore everything the city has to offer!
Why Resurrection: I chose Resurrection Medical Center for many reasons, but one of the biggest was the sense of community. Both within this residency program and with the surrounding patient population. I love the excitement and passion for medicine that emanates from my coresidents and the compassionate and thorough care that is taught by our faculty. I am very proud to be part of such an excellent community and look forward to reestablishing roots here in Chicago!
Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
About Me: I grew up in Hillsboro, Ohio, and attended Miami University, where I studied psychology and neuroscience before starting medical school. After college, I spent a summer in Chicago working as a city bike and Segway tour guide, which is when I really fell in love with the city (pro tip: the best view of the skyline is from the planetarium)! Growing up, I always valued having a strong sense of community, and I found that same connection in family medicine. I love caring for patients of all ages, but what makes family medicine especially meaningful to me are the relationships you build along the way. Getting to know my patients and their families and having the opportunity to care for them through every stage of life is what I love most about being a family physician. Outside of medicine, you can usually find me playing sand volleyball , convincing my friends to play Monopoly, or working on my Survivor application!
Why Resurrection: The most important thing I was looking for in a residency was strong mentorship, and I immediately found that at Resurrection. I loved the sense of community and how genuinely the residents and faculty respect and care for one another. I wanted to train somewhere that would challenge me while giving me the guidance to grow into the kind of family physician I hope to become. Now that I’m part of the program, I couldn’t be more confident that I’m where I’m supposed to be. I truly love the people I get to work with every day and am constantly inspired and encouraged by who they are, both as physicians and as people.
Medical school: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
About me: I was born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and I’m excited to continue my medical training close to home. I earned my undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, where I stayed for two years after graduation conducting research in hypertension and pharmacology. Returning to the Chicagoland area for medical school at Midwestern University CCOM felt like coming full circle, and I’m thrilled to continue that journey as a resident at Resurrection!
Outside of medicine, you’ll usually find me spending time with my husband and our dog, Finnigan, planning our next travel adventure, or on the pickleball court whenever I get the chance. I’m grateful to be training in the community that has always felt like home!
Why Resurrection: The people! The most important thing I was looking for in a residency program was a community I could rely on while learning, growing, and becoming the physician I aspire to be. From my very first interactions with Resurrection Family Medicine, I felt the strength of the program’s close-knit, supportive culture. I couldn’t be happier to have found a place where residents and faculty genuinely invest in one another, and I’m grateful to be part of the village that makes training here so rewarding.
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: I grew up in the small town of Nazareth, PA as the oldest of 4 kids. I completed my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Rochester in upstate New York, where I played collegiate softball, worked on Oncology and Kinesiology clinical research projects, and spent a semester abroad studying art in Copenhagen. I moved out to Chicagoland for medical school and quickly discovered my love for Family Medicine and the continuity of care that we have with our patients. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing volleyball, pickleball, hiking, painting, and crocheting!
Why Resurrection: The people at this program are what really drew me to Res and the residents here are some of the kindest, funniest, and smartest people I have ever met, and I am so grateful to be working side by side with them during my training. In addition to their strong clinical knowledge, our faculty are supportive, compassionate, and foster a collaborative work environment that makes learning from them feel easy. I also appreciate the program’s focus on continuity clinic, integration of Lifestyle Medicine, and opportunities for sideline coverage with the Sports Medicine fellows.
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
About me: Before medicine, I was a high school teacher in the Chicago suburbs. I love endurance sports, scuba diving, music, photography, and exploring anything from my local city block to remote forest preserves and trails. I’m passionate about living each day to the fullest and enjoying the journey along the way. I want to be a family physician who builds relationships with patients and integrates mind, body, and spirit health into every encounter.
Why Resurrection: I chose this residency because the residents and faculty truly care about the well-being of their patients and (equally as important) their own health. Our group is like a family, and this is truly a place that I can call home. I am so grateful and excited to grow into the best physician and person that I can be.
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: I am a lifelong Illinois resident, having grown up in Plainfield, Illinois, earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (I-L-L), spent a research year in Chicago’s medical district, and pursued my medical school education at Midwestern University in Downer’s Grove. At Midwestern, I took part in an extra year of medical school focused on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and medical education. I fell in love with family medicine, especially the continuity of care with patients and the wide spectrum of practice it offers. I also hope to remain involved in medical education throughout my career! Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my 10-lb cockapoo, Loki, and my husband; reading and participating in book clubs; collecting spoons from my travel destinations; exploring my local Roscoe Village shops and restaurants; and anything to do with water, whether it’s swimming or boating. Please share your book recommendations with me!i
Why Resurrection: During medical school, I had the opportunity to work with several faculty members from Resurrection and was inspired by their genuine kindness and passion for teaching. When I did an audition with the program, the residents immediately made me feel welcome, taking the time to teach but also showing a sincere interest in getting to know me. Both the faculty and residents exemplified the type of physician I wanted to become, combining skilled medical practice with true compassion for their patients. Everyone has so much fun together and really cares about each other, all while providing excellent patient care and education. Now being part of this program makes me grateful not only for the chance to learn alongside such supportive and inspiring colleagues, but also for the fun we have together!
Medical School: Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: I was born and raised in metro-Detroit and am the middle of three brothers. I attended The Ohio State University for undergrad, where I worked as an EMT, and stayed in Columbus for a year conducting clinical research in rheumatology. I then moved to the Chicagoland area to begin medical school at CCOM and have lived in the city ever since. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, golfing, binging new docuseries, and exploring Chicago’s restaurant scene.
Why Resurrection: I chose Resurrection for its strong sense of community, welcoming and supportive culture, and the opportunity to learn from residents and attendings who are passionate about teaching and mentorship. I also value the program’s outreach and engagement within the community, which reflects the kind of physician I strive to be.
Medical School: University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: I grew up in Marion, Indiana, and like many Indiana kids, went on to Indiana University-Bloomington for college. I received my B.S. degree in Chemistry in 2021 from IU and then moved south to begin medical school at University of Pikeville in Kentucky. As someone who had spent their entire life in small town, U.S.A., I chased the opportunity to live and learn in the “windy city” for residency. I am thrilled to be a part of Resurrection’s Family Medicine Residency Program and all that it has to offer!
In my free time, I enjoy cheering on the Indiana Hoosiers and spending time with family at Lake Wawasee. I consider myself a bit of a French fry connoisseur and am always searching for Chicago’s best spicy margarita!
Why Resurrection: Going through the match process, I found most family medicine programs offered similar opportunities in terms of training and curriculum. As a result, I believe what actually sets a program apart are its people. The faculty at Res are fully invested αnd the residents truly enjoy one another’s company. Additionally, the support of the entire team here has a way of making the long days better. Res didn’t just meet my expectations, they surpassed them with their ability to effectively lead with culture. It’s important to find your place and people, as it validates your purpose! I’m grateful to be a part of this program!
Medical School: Des Moines University
About me: I grew up in suburban Milwaukee and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I majored in History and Neurobiology. I worked as a researcher and scribe prior to starting medical school in Iowa. Outside of work, you can find me cooking and baking, practicing my Serbian, playing tennis, and catching up with friends at one of Chicago’s cute cafes.
Why Resurrection: My fiancé lives and works in Chicago, so I knew a relocation from Wisconsin was in my future. Being unfamiliar with Chicago programs, one of my friends recommended that I apply to Resurrection because her mentor loved it here. I knew right away from my interview that this place was special; going to the second look day really sealed the deal. The attendings are eager to teach you and are approachable. My senior residents are my role models; they encompass knowledge, empathy, generosity, and fun. Everyone here is truly so kind and interested in your welfare. The transition from medical school to residency isn’t always easy, but I feel well-supported and cared for at Resurrection. As much as I miss Wisconsin, being a resident at Resurrection makes Chicago feel like home.
Medical School: Michigan State University – College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: I am from Metro Detroit, specifically growing up in Shelby Township. For undergrad, I was accepted into a combined BS/DO medical program at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In undergrad, I studied Exercise and Sports Science, where I researched body composition, sports nutrition, and supplementation. For Medical school, I decided to return home and attend MSUCOM at the Detroit campus for all four years. In my free time, I enjoy working out (I’ve competed in a Powerlifting meet during medical school!), watching anime, becoming a better home cook, being a huge fan of the NBA, and keeping up with Detroit sports (Go Pistons! Go Lions!).
Why Resurrection: During medical school, I had a feeling that I would want to pursue a fellowship in Sports Medicine, and I also wanted to explore and move to a new city. Having plenty of cousins in Chicago, I researched FM programs in the area with sports opportunities and read numerous resident bios, much like you may be doing right now. I read how highly the residents talked about Res in these bios, and I was fortunate to have the opportunity to do a Sub-I here. After my Sub-I, I was sold. The program felt more like a family than I expected (very cliche but true!). I got to know all the attending physicians well, and the residents made an effort to get to know me as well. I knew I could learn something from every single attending. From Ultrasound and OMM training, diverse pediatric care, and an emphasis on preventive and lifestyle medicine, I knew Res was going to prepare me to be the best Family Physician I could be.
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: I was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. I went to undergrad at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute which is located in upstate New York. I majored in Biomedical Engineering and didn’t realize until later on that engineering wasn’t for me. I finished medical school in Indianapolis, IN and fell in love with the field of family medicine. My family is originally from Poland and Polish was actually my first language. In my free time, I love to run, read, paint, play the piano and spend time with my family and friends!
Why Resurrection: Resurrection was (and still is!) everything that I was looking for in a residency program. I’m a Chicago native and always intended to come back home! Being Polish, I’ve always dreamed of having a Polish population that I can take care of. And of course… The people! There is no better group of individuals I’d rather learn from. The perfect blend of kindness, compassion, intellect, and willingness to teach. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else!
About Me: I was born and raised in Boston, MA. I went to Brandeis University for undergrad, where I double majored in Biology and East Asian Studies. I moved to Chicago for medical school. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends/family, cooking/baking, binging TV shows, and exploring the city via museums and restaurants.
Why Resurrection: I chose Res for the people and vibes! I wanted a program that truly cared about their residents. Some of my medical school friends had done their family medicine rotations at Res and expressed how much they enjoyed their experience. I got to experience the culture virtually during interview day, but it was Second Look that sealed the deal. Everyone that I talked to was so welcoming and caring that I knew I was going to fit right in.
About Me: I was born and raised in Marion, IA which is just outside of Cedar Rapids. Most of my family still live around that area, including my parents, brother, sister-in-law and niece who I love spending time with. I attended the University of Iowa for my undergraduate education where I earned a BA in chemistry. After college, I spent one year working on the administrative side of medicine in the outpatient neurology clinic at the University of Iowa. I then moved to Des Moines to attend medical school which is where I met my boyfriend who is an Emergency Medicine resident here at Resurrection. One fun fact about me is that I lived with my high school best friend for all of undergrad and medical school, 8 years in total. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing pickleball and exploring new restaurants and breweries.
Why Resurrection: When my boyfriend and I decided to couples match we knew we would need to find a program that suited both of our needs. We knew a physician couple from the quad cities who had gone through the programs here, and they both had a wonderful experience. During the fall of our fourth year we both completed audition rotations here, and we knew the program was for us when we couldn’t stop talking about the people we met and the experiences we had. Personally, I fell in love with the camaraderie between the residents and the faculty. I never felt more comfortable being myself in such a short amount of time, and I learned so much. When thinking about residency, and the future, I realized the only place I was envisioning myself was at Resurrection. I am so happy to be here and to be working with this team.
About Me: I was born in Rochester, NY and lived there until I was thirteen when my family moved to Belvedere, IL. I went to DePaul University to earn my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then went to Boston University for a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences. While Boston had some upsides (like meeting my wife), I decided to come back to Illinois for medical school at Midwestern University to be closer to my family. While at Midwestern, I really fell in love with OMT and how to incorporate it into treatment plans as a future FM physician so catch me rib raising all my patients while in the hospital! We recently bought our first house and you can find me walking my dog Jessie, mowing the lawn, watching reality TV or playing board games.
Why Resurrection: During my time in medical school, I was lucky enough to meet some faculty and recent graduates of the program, and all of them would describe this great residency experience that I wanted to learn more about. It took about 2 seconds into the interview day to see how much the residents and faculty are not just coworkers, but a genuine family. At the second look day, it was clear the residents were all good friends and faculty members had this devotion to teaching residents not just all things in medicine, but all things in life. I loved the atmosphere and felt that all the residents were incredibly smart and competent at what they do, but also knew when to not take themselves too seriously. This was the type of residency experience that I had been looking for and it has been as amazing as I thought it would be!
About Me: I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I attended University of Florida and graduated with a degree in biology. I moved to St. Louis, Missouri for medical school at Saint Louis University, and came to Chicago for residency. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and tennis, watching sports, reading, and exploring the amazing food in Chicago.
Why Resurrection: I came to Res for an in-person interview, only having visited Chicago a couple of times before. I quickly realized how much of a supportive culture the program has among the residents and faculty. I enjoyed my interview more than any I went on during interview season. I could tell that the people in the program were close and cared about each other’s well-being, and they seemed genuinely interested in me as a person. The program also has a sports medicine fellowship which is an interest of mine. Along with being in a great city like Chicago, I knew that Res was a place that I could thrive in residency.
About Me: I was born and raised in Metro Detroit. For undergrad, I attended Michigan State where I studied human biology and spent a summer session abroad in Japan! At home I have a 13 year old Bichon Frise who loves long walks and naps and a siamese cat that loves to chat. When I’m not working, I love doing photography, listening to music, and keeping up with Formula 1. I also like exploring the different Chicago neighborhoods and experiencing the diverse art and food scene here.
Why Resurrection: I loved the idea of continuing my training at a community hospital that also allowed me to live so close to downtown Chicago. During my interview, all the faculty members were so kind and welcoming, and hearing the way the residents spoke about the program really sold me. I love being able to tell people I spent an interview breakout room just discussing sports cars with an attending: “The 911 is the pinnacle of sports cars” – Dr. Stephan. After all that, I KNEW Ress was the place I wanted to be.
About Me: I was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States when I was 4 years old. I grew up in Naperville, IL and went to Northwestern University, graduating with a major in History (also where I met my wife!). After a five year stint in accounting, I decided I wanted to become a physician instead. I graduated from the MAMS program at Loyola University Chicago and applied for med school, and was fortunate enough to be accepted at Rush. Needless to say, I consider myself a Chicago(land) native. In my free time, I spend time with my wife and son, watch Formula One races, cheer for the Chicago Cubs and the Bears, play video games, watch films (especially Christopher Nolan movies), and read science fiction/fantasy novels.
Why Resurrection: I really wanted to stay in the Chicago area because both my wife’s and my family are still here, and we would love to continue raising our son here. Resurrection was the first interview that I had when I was applying for residency. I was immediately struck by a sense of how the residents and faculty seemed to have close knit relationships, as well as a genuine desire to get to know me for who I am as a person, not just as a potential resident. This sense stuck with me throughout the interview season, and was my measuring stick with which I gauged a residency’s culture when I interviewed. At the second look for Res, I had a great time interacting with all the faculty and residents alike, and I discovered that Res is also a very family friendly residency which clinched the decision for me. I ranked Res #1 on my list and matched!
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Me: Hi! My name is Daniel Reuben. I’m originally from St. Louis and went to the University of Missouri for undergrad, majoring in Biochemistry. Throughout college, I worked as a personal trainer and group strength and conditioning coach, initially thinking I’d pursue a career in the fitness industry. It turned out that most of my clients didn’t actually have many specific fitness goals— they were wanting to use exercise and lifestyle change as a way to manage various medical conditions. Being a part of these journeys inspired my passion for healthcare and ultimately led me to pursue a career in Family Medicine. I graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic at Midwestern University in 2026 and am thrilled to now be starting my career as a resident at Resurrection Medical Center. I am particularly interested in metabolic health, weight loss, and lifestyle/sports medicine.
Why Resurrection: My favorite part about Resurrection Family Medicine is how encouraging the attendings and seniors are to develop my own style and system for patient care. In my free time, you can catch me lifting weights, enjoying the outdoors, playing guitar, or watching reality TV with my lovely wife.