Pediatrics: Medical Education

Steve was born in Chicago, a South Sider and lifelong White Sox fan.  He completed his undergraduate education at Knox College in Galesburg, IL.  Work experiences throughout high school and college in a variety of hospital-based jobs -- janitor, groundskeeper, phlebotomist, physical therapy aide -- helped Steve confirm that he loves working with patients.  He attended medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  Looking for a place with excellent training in an academic setting as well as a supportive community for his family, Steve went from knowing very little about MCW in the interview season of 2006 to making the program his top choice on Match Day 2007.

Steve's four years as a med-peds resident matched his initial impression of the program.  "At MCW, I learn from with dedicated physicians who are leaders in primary care as well as sub-specialties in both internal medicine and pediatrics.  Despite these credentials, the faculty as a group are very down-to-earth.  They take the time to ask how I am doing, as well as my wife and son.  MCW has a culture that emphasizes professional improvement balanced with personal fulfillment."  In addition to teaching and service duties, Steve's focus for his chief resident year will be revising the med-peds continuity clinic curriculum.  Steve plans a career in med-peds primary care.