@UICOMPeoria

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 244 medical students and nearly 300 physician residents annually.

 Peoria, IL
peoria.medicine.uic.edu/
Joined January 2020
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It’s official! Our Class of 2030 participated in the White Coat Ceremony last week, a symbolic ritual marking the beginning of their medical school journey. During the ceremony, they received their white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath. Welcome, Class of 2030!
The Class of 2030 taking their selfie on the OSF stairs.

ALT The Class of 2030 taking their selfie on the OSF stairs.

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Congratulations, Class of 2030, on completing orientation! Welcome to UICOMP! We look forward to seeing what you accomplish next.
2026 Orientation with logo of UICOMP and aerial view of the Peoria campus.

ALT 2026 Orientation with logo of UICOMP and aerial view of the Peoria campus.

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The news of our recently opened Midlife and Menopause clinic was featured on WMBD last night. View the feature here: centralillinoisproud.com/new…
Logo of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, "Midlife and Menopause Clinic: WMBD Interview" With a photo of Makeba Williams, MD, during the interview.

ALT Logo of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, "Midlife and Menopause Clinic: WMBD Interview" With a photo of Makeba Williams, MD, during the interview.

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Congratulations to the class of 2026!
Congratulations class of 2026, Logo of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, and image of Class of 2026 watching the ceremony

ALT Congratulations class of 2026, Logo of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, and image of Class of 2026 watching the ceremony

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It’s our Annual Checkup, and we’re asking the College of Medicine community to weigh in by 5/15. Visit go.uic.edu/AnnualCheckup to tell us your interests and preferences. Then if you’re one of the first 1,000 people to respond, claim your College of Medicine keychain.
Tell us what matters to you! Annual Checkup 2026, May 11-15 Logo of University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

ALT Tell us what matters to you! Annual Checkup 2026, May 11-15 Logo of University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

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Yesterday was the Wellbeing Fair! There, UICOMP staff, faculty, and students visited with vendors offering resources and activities for physical, mental, and financial well-being.
"Wellbeing Fair" with University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Logo. Accompanied by images of students going to vendor booths, the potting plant station, Woof therapy dogs, and a closeup of potted plants.

ALT "Wellbeing Fair" with University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Logo. Accompanied by images of students going to vendor booths, the potting plant station, Woof therapy dogs, and a closeup of potted plants.

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Now accepting new patients – the UICOMP Midlife and Menopause Clinic is open, and Makeba Williams, MD, is now accepting appointments. To learn more, please visit peoria.medicine.uic.edu/abou…
5401 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, Illinois 61614 Logo of University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria UICOMP Midlife and Menopause Clinic is Open! “Specialists can provide comprehensive, individualized care that goes beyond routine exams—helping women thrive, not just cope, during this stage of life.” Makeba Williams, MD

ALT 5401 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, Illinois 61614 Logo of University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria UICOMP Midlife and Menopause Clinic is Open! “Specialists can provide comprehensive, individualized care that goes beyond routine exams—helping women thrive, not just cope, during this stage of life.” Makeba Williams, MD

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Our second-year medical students just finished their last class before starting clerkship! Clerkship, or clinical rounds, is the step third-year medical students make from the classroom to real-life patient care.
Our second year medical students right before their last class before clerkships. "Last Class Before Clerkship" with a logo of university of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.

ALT Our second year medical students right before their last class before clerkships. "Last Class Before Clerkship" with a logo of university of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.

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Over the weekend, the 2026 Health Disparities Forum took place. It was hosted by the UICOMP Public Health Student Interest Group and the Urban Health Program. Speakers included Dr. Richard Anderson, Dr. Mary Stapel, Dr. Len Meyer, Dr. Rohan D. Jeremiah, and Ron Lombard.
2026 Health Disparities Forum Health Equity Through Advocacy: Global, National, and Local Solutions. University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Logo Speakers pictured: Ron Lombard, Dr. Rohan D. Jeremiah, and Dr. Mary Stapel

ALT 2026 Health Disparities Forum Health Equity Through Advocacy: Global, National, and Local Solutions. University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Logo Speakers pictured: Ron Lombard, Dr. Rohan D. Jeremiah, and Dr. Mary Stapel

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Roll call for residency round-up! Check out what our UICOMP residencies have been up to this month. View full post at: instagram.com/uicompeoria/
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The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is calling on Fulton County residents to help guide the development of a new countywide Diabetes Prevention Program. To get involved, email Lauryn Remmers at [email protected] or request more information at the Canton YMCA.
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It’s Match Day! Congratulations to our Class of 2026. We wish them the best in their residency assignments as they begin the next chapter of their journey to becoming physicians. For details on this year’s matches, visit peoria.medicine.uic.edu/camp…
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This past weekend was the 18th annual Docs vs Fire St. Jude Hockey Fundraiser! This event matches Peoria physicians against Peoria firefighters in a friendly competition to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To support visit: nam04.safelinks.protection.o…...
Ceremonial puck drop from Everett Beatty

ALT Ceremonial puck drop from Everett Beatty

Docs vs Fire hockey teams and referees

ALT Docs vs Fire hockey teams and referees

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The pediatric cancer research team at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) discovered that a compound derived from the root of the hemp plant kills pediatric cancer cells in a laboratory setting. To learn more visit peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.../…
Members of the research team include, from left to right: Maria Thomas, PhD, Manu Gnanamony, PhD; Hien Nguyen, and Pedro de Alarcon, MD. The team is in a lab setting with a digital banner that says, "College of Medicine Researchers Partner with USDA Scientists to Discover Hemp Substance Kills Pediatric Cancer Cells in Lab".

ALT Members of the research team include, from left to right: Maria Thomas, PhD, Manu Gnanamony, PhD; Hien Nguyen, and Pedro de Alarcon, MD. The team is in a lab setting with a digital banner that says, "College of Medicine Researchers Partner with USDA Scientists to Discover Hemp Substance Kills Pediatric Cancer Cells in Lab".

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This morning, our M4 students attended their last lecture with Jonathan R. Fisher, PhD, marked a farewell to Matthew Mischler, MD, as program director, and expressed their gratitude to the staff who make the Transition to Residency course possible.
M4 students, class of 2026

ALT M4 students, class of 2026

Matthew Mischler, MD, saying farewell as program director

ALT Matthew Mischler, MD, saying farewell as program director

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We held the latest session of our Medical Conversations lecture series at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The topic, “The Path to Medicine: How Peoria Prepares the Next Generation of Doctors,” was presented by regional campus leaders, a resident and medical students.
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Flu season—we’re in it! Starting around Thanksgiving and lasting until April, we are in the final stretch of flu season. Facts provided by our Assoc. Professor of Clinical Medicine and Section Head of Infectious Disease, Douglas Kasper, MD, MPH.
Flu Season-We're In It! (It starts) around thanks giving, peaks in late January/Early February, and ends around April. Why? People are indoors and sharing space.

ALT Flu Season-We're In It! (It starts) around thanks giving, peaks in late January/Early February, and ends around April. Why? People are indoors and sharing space.

Flu Prevention 1.) Vaccinations (build up immune library and it's never too late to get one) 2.) Hygiene (stay home when sick and wash your hands) Did You Know? Vaccines contain 3-4 strains of the previous season's flu.

ALT Flu Prevention 1.) Vaccinations (build up immune library and it's never too late to get one) 2.) Hygiene (stay home when sick and wash your hands) Did You Know? Vaccines contain 3-4 strains of the previous season's flu.

Flu Season-Prediction: We're able to get a preview of the next flu season from the Southern Hemisphere, as the start theirs first. Cause for Concern: When there's genetic shift in the virus or crossover between species.

ALT Flu Season-Prediction: We're able to get a preview of the next flu season from the Southern Hemisphere, as the start theirs first. Cause for Concern: When there's genetic shift in the virus or crossover between species.

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The Orthopedic Surgery Student Interest Group hosted a hands-on shoulder arthroscopy lab led by Miguel Ramirez, MD, and representative from Stryker. The UICOMP students and Bradley pre-med students gained experience practicing arthroscopic techniques in a simulated OR setting.
UICOMP students and Bradley pre-med students in a group.

ALT UICOMP students and Bradley pre-med students in a group.

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For National Women Physicians Day, we asked influential women MDs to share advice and inspiration from their careers. These women are Sara Rusch, MD (the Peoria regional campus’s first woman dean), and Sunita Dodani, MD (founding director of the Center 4 Health Research).
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Thank you to everyone for your support on #GivingTuesday! We set out to show that, collectively, we can make a meaningful difference — and we did. Still want to donate? You have until 5 p.m. today to give at go.uic.edu/givingtuesday

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