Residents

Medical School:  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie

Hobbies / Interests: I love getting outside whenever I can, whether that be walking my dog, exploring new parts of the city, or going to music festivals. I also enjoy painting, reading, trying new restaurants, and playing board games. As for medical interests, I am passionate about preventative medicine, working with underserved communities, and maternal and women's health.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago:  I chose Ascension Saint Mary- Chicago for several reasons, including its commitment to underserved communities, its urban location, and the opportunity to learn in an unopposed program that provides residents with full spectrum training. Also, from the very beginning, both faculty and residents here have been warm and supportive, which has created an excellent training environment. Overall, I feel confident that this is the right program to help me meet my professional goals while also working alongside people who share similar passions to me.

Medical School:  Wayne State University School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I love traveling, watching new shows on TV, cooking, and finding new food places t ok try with my husband.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I picked Ascension St. Mary for the diversity in faculty, staff, and patients. I really wanted to train somewhere that felt like home where underserved and vulnerable populations got the care, they needed from people who felt proud to provide that care. I love the depth of OB care that we provide here and how patients love to come back and see us for their follow ups.

Medical School:  Kansas City University

Hobbies / Interests: Eating good and new food, trying every coffeeshop in existence, spending time with my dog son, exploring Chicagoland, running. Medical Interests- Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, Global Health, Serving underserved populations
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I wanted to continue my training in a diverse city where I could also utilize my Spanish-speaking abilities. Chicago has a huge population of Spanish speakers and immigrants through Ascension St. Mary's, I found a program that shared the same vision to give back to the community and fill the gaps that exist in healthcare. Additionally, the program's commitment to resident wellness and genuine concern for our health as people not just doctors is unopposed by any other program.

Medical School:  Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Hobbies / Interests:  DIY crafts (sewing, quilting, embroidery, crocheting, weaving, etc.), puzzles, board games, thrift/antique shopping, tennis, indoor rock climbing, hiking, exploring the city via walking, going to concerts, and eating at new restaurants. Medical interests: geriatrics, preventive care, underserved populations.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: Having spent about 10 years living in the Chicago area, I feel most at home here. I luckily discovered St. Mary and St. Elizabeth Hospital through a third-year rotation. When I learned that the Family Medicine program is unopposed, emphasizes care to medically underserved patients, embraces diversity in the care team, has supportive attendings who like to teach, and has happy residents, I was completely sold.

Medical School:  Template

Hobbies / Interests: Spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking, anything outdoors (hiking, biking, skiing), drinking tea and going to live music events
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I was drawn to the program because of the hospital's commitment to underserved care. On my interview day, I knew this would be a warm and supportive environment to train. I felt really excited at the prospect of working at the hospital alongside all the incredible staff and joining the community.

Medical School:  O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University

Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy spending time with my wife, working out at the gym, and playing board games or video games. I'm also a big foodie and I love watching good movies or TV shows. Recently, I started bouldering, and I hope it will become a long-term hobby.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago:  I chose Ascension Saint Mary because I wanted to train in an unopposed, community-based program and work with a diverse patient population. The program's dedication to serving an underserved community closely aligns with my own values. I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and supportive all of the residents and faculty were when I met everyone. And of course the opportunity to train in one of my favorite cities is just incredible.

Medical School:  University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests:  I love old school films, binge watching “The Boys” and re-watching episodes of “Atlanta.” I love traveling, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends whenever I can, and enjoy spending time in the gym practicing MMA and weightlifting.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: Being born and raised in the Chicagoland Area I knew I always wanted to come back home. I chose Ascension St. Mary because of the program’s dedication towards providing holistic care to the underserved population of the city. I have a strong interest in providing comprehensive behavioral health and was enamored by the program’s commitment towards community medicine.

Medical School:   St. George's University School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy traveling, trying new cuisines, visiting amusement parks, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: Besides being in an amazing city, I choose Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago because we get constant feedback and guidance on ways to improve as a person and as a physician. We are also an unopposed residency program that helps the underserved community and has a wide range of opportunities in various fields.

Medical School:  University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: As someone who comes from a rural state, I enjoy being around green spaces where I can hear and see nature. In my free time I enjoy quiet indoor activities like crafts (crochet, knit, and sew things like clothing) and video games. Some of my professional interests include LBGT+ medicine, addiction medicine, and mental health. Someday I'd like to have a cat!
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension St. Mary because they were so enthusiastic about me as a person, rather than just me as a potential intern. They have such a resident-centered culture of support and belonging. Additionally, my professional interests were readily accessible; even as a Catholic organization all are welcomed, and we have an LGBT+ clinic.

Medical School:  University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests:  Outside of medicine cooking is one of my biggest passions. I love experimenting with new recipes and techniques. I'm looking forward to exploring all the food Chicago has to offer! My medical interests include geriatrics and sports medicine.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension for its supportive environment for residents and its commitment to serving an underserved population. After my visit, I knew right away that this program was the right fit for me.

Medical School:  Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina

Hobbies / Interests: I’m a coffee lover. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, gardening, and watching my fiancé cook. Growing up in a developing country, I am drawn to serving underserved communities. I also have an interest in women's health and obstetrics.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension Saint Mary's program because it is dedicated to providing care for a diverse and underserved population in the Chicago area. This program offers valuable learning experiences and strongly focuses on obstetrics, which aligns with my interests. The passionate and very supportive faculty and staff, along with the easygoing residents, create an excellent learning environment.

Medical School:  Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy crafts that I can make with my hands, especially crocheting and embroidery, and getting outside in nature, whether that includes a quick walk outside or a longer hike. I also hope to enjoy many walks by the lake.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago:Ascension Saint Mary- Chicago fit perfectly with my own interests and goals, with the hospital's mission to serve vulnerable populations with excellent compassionate care. At St Mary's, I can continue to learn full spectrum family medicine, with a special interest in addiction medicine.

Medical School:  University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts

Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy decorative DIY, watching Netflix and Hulu drama shows, reading, and spending time with my husband.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago because of the positive and supportive culture and environment that I was able to feel in the interview and other interactions. Also because of the multicultural patient population as well as their residents and overall staff.

Medical School: University of Medicine and Health and Sciences, St. Kitts

Hobbies / Interests: I love traveling, animals, trying new foods, and exploring other cultures. I enjoy watching a good film, tv show, or spending time with friends and family. Also, I am newly into rollerblading. My specific medical interests are varied but include Global Health, Preventive Medicine, Medical Education, and Women’s Health.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I completed most of my clinical rotations here and fell in love with the Chicagoland area. The friendly and approachable faculty, staff, and current residents made it an easy decision for me. I knew right away that this program was the right fit for me. I wanted an unopposed program with a robust curriculum that would provide me the opportunity to develop myself into a well-rounded and competent physician. Lastly, I was drawn to the program because of how much of an emphasis the program had with celebrating diversity and providing full-spectrum healthcare to not only underserved individuals, but to communities at large.

Medical School: Government Medical College Amritsar

Hobbies / Interests: I love spending time with my family and friends! I also love reading, cooking, being creative, Bollywood nights and live music. I am passionate about preventive medicine.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago because it is a safety net hospital which serves Chicago’s underserved and vulnerable populations. It promises a good learning experience as the program is very diverse in terms of the patient population, the residents and has a very passionate faculty. It being an unopposed family medicine residency program was a cherry on top.

Medical School:  St. George's University School of Medicine.

Hobbies / Interests: In my spare time, I really enjoy traveling, food blogging, hiking, fashion, photography, and mentorship. My medical interests include working with underserved populations as well as maternal and women's health.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago because of the program's commitment to serving medically underserved and marginalized communities and tackling the multi-faceted health issues faced by these populations. I appreciate the diversity that this program provides, not just with its patient population but with its residents and faculty. This program provides an environment for continued growth, learning, and development. I love that Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago is very OB-focused, which ties into my interest in maternal and women's health. In addition, by being unopposed, the program will allow us to see and learn from patients of all ages and varying pathologies.

Medical School:  Poznan University Medical Sciences Center

Hobbies / Interests: Binge-watching TV shows, trying new restaurants, playing tennis, running, spending time with family and friends, enjoying Chicago summers sitting by the lake, and in the gruesome winters, going for walks as it snows. My medical interests include preventive medicine and geriatrics.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I love Chicago and knew I wanted to come home after medical school. Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago specifically? The diversity. Growing up in a Polish family and studying Spanish in undergrad, I always enjoyed learning about other languages and cultures, and this program truly sees it all. There is also a huge focus on helping underserved communities, which was something that was important to me as well when choosing a program.

Medical School:  University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: Connecting with people, meditation, live music, watching films, watercolor painting, traveling, reading books and drinking tea.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I really wanted to receive my residency training in an environment that wholeheartedly is dedicated to underserved care, and it felt like Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago would provide that space. On my interview day, I felt like I would be supported in my career goals by faculty and co-residents by furthering my skills and knowledge in community health, behavioral health, narrative medicine and addiction medicine while serving a diverse patient population.

Medical Education:  Universidad Iberoamericana School of medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I love reading web novels and writing stories with a spin on traditional tropes. I have had variable success in gardening. My accomplishments until now are tomatoes and bell peppers. Sadly, I haven’t been able to grow watermelons, passion fruit, and various fruit trees. I like to watch tv shows and movies while enjoying crunchy caramel popcorn.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension because it is a program that centers on the underserved population, unopposed, with ample opportunity for a broad education. During the interview I felt at ease and welcomed. The program is committed to resident wellness and the residents had positive things to say about the program, the attendings, and the faculty.

Medical School:  Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health

Hobbies / Interests: I have an array of diverse interests! I have a passion for literature, mostly fiction novels and poems, which offers a gateway to different worlds and perspectives. However I am trying to grow my interest in biographies, self-help and informative texts. Initially, I pursued dancing for fitness reasons, but it has quickly become an interest of mine. Additionally, I love to travel and experience new things. I can easily be persuaded to hike up a mountain or eat something new. Otherwise, if I’m not napping, I enjoy playing board games with my family and friends.

Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: It was clear to me that Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago offers strong clinical training, has experienced faculty, emphasizes continuity of care, and fosters an engaging learning environment. But more importantly, the program not only has top-notch clinical training but also a warm and supportive community. The faculty and preceptors genuinely care about the residents' growth and success. The emphasis on continuity of care allows for meaningful patient relationships, making the residency experience truly rewarding. Overall, this is not just a training program, but a family that nurtures and supports each resident throughout their journey.

Medical School:  Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina

Hobbies / Interests: I love stories, whether through reading, watching series, or playing video games. I also love exploring and finding new places to ideally be able to travel and explore the world in the future. In medicine, I am interested in community health, immigrant health, and queer health issues, including gender-affirming care.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose this program for various reasons. The support network for residents is amazing and the faculty and staff engage in your interests. They want to make sure you meet all your personal, educational, and professional goals. I was also really drawn towards the diverse population in the city. Being able to learn and grow while providing healthcare and support to immigrants (like myself).

Medical School:  Penza State University Medical Institute

Hobbies / Interests: I like to spend my spare time exploring the world of music and improving my skills at playing the piano. I look forward to visiting Chicago’s music festivals and musical concerts with a live orchestra. I try to get outside as often as I can and love to spend sunny days walking around Lake Michigan, dining at new restaurants, local breweries, and playing board games on rainy days.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I felt all of the stars had aligned with me to join this program from the very beginning. The program is located in a beautiful, large metropolitan city where I dreamed of moving. Upon meeting the residents, faculty, and staff, I was impressed by how caring, friendly, and hard-working everyone is. I truly felt like they were people with whom I would not only enjoy working with, but I could also spend my free time over the next three years of residency with. Finding a program that provides a full spectrum of training, opportunities for procedures, and strong care for the underserved community were all of the things I was looking for in order to become a well-rounded physician who can provide care without limitations.

Medical School:  Saint James School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I appreciate quality time with family and friends, running, outdoors/working out in general, eating my way through Chicago's phenomenal cuisine (currently on the prowl for the best cheeseburger), documentaries and preventive medicine, as well as advocacy for marginalized individuals.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I admire the program's philosophy of caring for underserved communities through the practice of broad-scope medicine. Compounded by the warmth and friendliness shown by the faculty, the program is truly an ideal learning environment.

Medical School:  Windsor University School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I find immense joy in traveling and immersing myself in new cultures. Hiking in nature allows me to reconnect with the beauty of the outdoors and stay active. Spending quality time with loved ones is invaluable to me. I also love listening to podcasts and exploring different perspectives. Lastly, I have a love for discovering new Mexican restaurants which indulges my taste buds in delightful culinary experiences.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago because of their commitment to serving the underserved in my community. Working with a diverse patient population allows me to make a meaningful impact and is incredibly rewarding. Additionally, the close relationship I have with my colleagues fosters a supportive and collaborative environment. Also, being part of an unopposed family medicine residency program provides an excellent learning environment for professional growth. These values align perfectly with my own, making Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago an ideal choice for me.

Medical School:  Univeridad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Hobbies / Interests: Spending time with family and friends, discovering new coffee shops, reading, photography, cooking, playing the violin, foreign films, practicing (and trying to not forget) my French and Italian. Medically? Community and women's health.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: As a Chicago native, my family and I have been patients of Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago. I experienced first-hand how the hospital goes above and beyond for patients, making me eager to be a part of the team and give back to my community. During the interview cycle, I was thrilled by the program's culture and the way I felt seen as an individual as opposed to simply another applicant.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I am passionate about men's mental health, wellness, and advocacy efforts to develop at-risk young boys from broken, fatherless homes and communities into strong, compassionate, purposeful leaders dedicated to bettering the lives of those in their community..
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago:  I fell in love with the culture of learning, the development of good people and doctors, and the emphasis on strong community engagement to address the ever-present health disparities within Chicago's most vulnerable populations. From the top down, everyone identifies with the spirit of what a family physician is meant to be for their community, and it resonated strongly with me. The program's goals lined up beautifully with my own and I have found my home alongside my incredible co-residents, faculty, and hospital staff at Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy visiting different breweries all over the city for tasteful beer (no IPAs!), watching law-drama and MARVEL movies, and trying all the different cuisines available across all the cultures that make up the Chicago community!
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: Joining a residency program whose centers care for their neighbors and community was crucial and a necessary part of the training I desired in becoming a family physician. Furthermore, this program values and seeks out residents of diverse backgrounds that reflect and mirror the community and patients we will ultimately serve when training in this Chicago neighborhood. As a bilingual Puerto Rican resident, I could not have found a better fit for me and the medical care I hope to deliver to all who entrust me with their health.

Medical School:  Jagiellonian University Medical College

Hobbies / Interests: I love to travel and explore new cultures through food. I really enjoy going to concerts, trying different workout classes at the gym, spending quality time with my friends and family, and relaxing at the beach (or, in Chicago, by the lake). My medical interests include adolescent health and education as well as women's health.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: After attending college out of state and medical school in Poland, I had a goal of coming home to Chicago for residency. During my interview season, no group of people I talked to felt as much like a family as the faculty and residents at Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago. My decision to choose it as my #1 program was solidified after my "second look" tour with a senior resident; it was clear as we walked the halls of the hospital that residents here are truly valued for their work and build strong relationships with attendings in core faculty and specialists. The patient population is very diverse in the pathologies we treat, and it's evident that we as healthcare providers here are making an impact on the community.

Medical School:  Univeridad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

Hobbies / Interests: I love cooking, and I am a big fan of wines; really enjoy visiting wineries! Perfect night: cooking dinner with my wife and going for a walk with our dog. I am interested in discovering my artistic-abstract skills, painting and writing. Hobbies: working out and hiking.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: First, our patient population. We provide care to a wide community of underserved people from the Chicago area. Second, our faculty is passionate and committed to teaching residents. Last, our family; there is an amazing vibe and support within the program that it feels just like “family.”

Medical School:  Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Hobbies / Interests: Spending time with my husband and senior cat (she just turned 15!), music (piano, soundtracks/scores), gaming (PC, Nintendo, board games), eating (bubble tea, dim sum), binge watching/reading series (Disney, anime/manga), and most importantly, sleeping.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I wanted to join a program that truly cares for underserved populations and Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago has lived up to that mission. The residency and the patient population are both very diverse, reflecting the city we live in. Having been born at Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago, I was very excited to return as a physician after all these years. Starting from interview day, the faculty and residents have been beyond supportive and genuinely care about your personal growth and well-being. The program has quickly become my second family and I look forward to growing with my class.

Medical School:  Ross University School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I value spending time with my loved ones — both human and canine. In my spare time you can find me tinkering around in the garage, including detailing cars. I love clinical research and have an interest in reducing health disparities.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I love that this is an unopposed residency program that allows us to see a wide range of pathologies. I also wanted to be in a highly diverse community and that is exactly what I get here. Lastly, as a California gal, I am both terrified and super-excited to experience the snow here in Chicago.

Medical School:  Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy doing puzzles like the New York Times crossword and Wordle, playing board games, watching Jeopardy, reading — particularly fiction and detective stories (I am currently reading Case Closed and The Hobbit), cooking fusion foods, and last but not least, spending time out in nature!
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose this program for several reasons. Our faculty, staff, and residents are truly some of the nicest people I have met! We provide healthcare to a diverse group of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. We also have excellent obstetric and women’s health training opportunities. Also, the Wicker Park area is a fun place to live — so many great restaurants and plenty of outdoor things to do!

Medical School:  American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Hobbies / Interests: Anything outdoors! Swimming, scuba diving, hiking, camping, traveling. Knitting, crochet, and gardening. Fostering fur babies. Women's health and preventive medicine.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose this program because I wanted to be in an unopposed family medicine program, work with a diverse patient population, and obtain a robust training in women's health. Additionally, I wanted to work with attendings and colleagues that are friendly and supportive and I truly felt a sense of family here.

Medical School: Univeridad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Hobbies / Interests: Going to the gym, boxing, riding my bike around Chicago, going out to restaurants and fun spots.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose this program for its commitment to serving historically marginalized communities, as I did while in medical school in Mexico. Attending to the healthcare needs of these communities is very rewarding! The faculty and staff here are warm, welcoming, and very supportive of making sure that residents become competent family medicine physicians.

Medical School:  Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina

Hobbies / Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and pets. I also enjoy reading the Bible, shopping, hiking, yoga, engaging with nature, meditating, and sleeping. I'm particularly interested in community medicine and OB-GYN in underserved populations.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: I chose this program because it's a community-based program, unopposed and it covers the full spectrum of family medicine. Its commitment to providing care to the underserved and uninsured population was something that really caught my attention. Also, because of the diverse patient population, faculty, staff, and residents. The faculty are supportive, friendly and truly care to continuously push us to become better physicians. They are committed to resident wellness. Its mission and clinical priorities are incredibly aligned with my own and I felt that I had found my people.

Medical School:  Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina

Hobbies / Interests: I’m interested in global health and working with underserved populations.
Why Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago: There are so many things I enjoy about this program! It’s hard to ignore the diversity we see here daily, of people, cultures and even languages. Most of all, I love that this program cares about underserved populations and incorporates both community education and community service into our curriculum. When I interviewed here, I could tell that the residents were genuinely happy, that their opinions mattered, and that their voices were being heard. I also appreciate that resident wellness is a big focus here.