Full Circle Moment: Future Physician Inspired by Dean Sam Marzo, Who Performed Life-Saving Surgery on Her as a Child

A Voice for the Underserved: Alumnus Caylon Pettis’s Journey to Psychiatry

Driven by a deep commitment to healthcare equity, Caylon Pettis, MD, MPH, turned personal experiences of injustice into a mission to advocate for underserved communities through psychiatry.

Former Chiefs Cheerleader Survives Life-threatening Tumor Thanks to Surgery Performed by Stritch Professors

John Leonetti, MD, professor of Otolaryngology, and Douglas Anderson, MD, professor of Neurological Surgery, have worked together to remove more than 2,000 acoustic neuromas over nearly four decades. The story was also featured on FOX32 Chicago and in the Daily Mail.

M4 Roxana Parada is Advocating for Patients and Breaking Barriers as a DACA Medical Student

A DACA medical student at Stritch advocates for underrepresented communities while pursuing her passion for psychiatry and mental health care.

The Polish American Medical Society is Empowering the Next Generation of Polish-American Doctors

PAMS empowers Polish-American medical students by providing scholarships, mentorship, and resources.

Latine Leadership in the Sciences

Gonzalo Torres, PhD, reflects on his journey from Chile to leading Loyola's Department of Molecular Pharmacology, focusing on diversity, mentorship, and drug addiction research.

Mark Cichon’s Calling: Healing and Teaching

Mark E. Cichon, DO, reflects on mentorship and leadership in emergency medicine as he receives the 2024 Stritch Medal, emphasizing service and teamwork.

The CCGH creates new scholar position

In memory of Matt Weyenberg, the Center for Community and Global Health (CCGH) has established the Matt Weyenberg Scholar position to honor his remarkable contributions to global health and social justice.

CGH Honors Program Fuels a Student's Passion for Global Health

Nina Patel (MD ’26) combines medicine and humanitarian work, gaining global health experience through Stritch’s CGH Honors Program and WHO collaboration for Ukrainian refugees.

Meet the Stritch Class of 2028

170 future physicians with diverse backgrounds, strong academic stats, and a commitment to excellence.

Amanda Vanderplow, PhD, receives national funding award

Amanda Vanderplow, PhD, earns NRSA award, advancing groundbreaking research on MeCP2-associated disorders like Rett syndrome with innovative therapeutic approaches.

Earning three degrees will help Chidozie Onyiuke navigate medicine and business

Chidozie Onyiuke's pursuit of three degrees—MD, MA, and MBA—showcases his dedication to integrating medicine and business for impactful healthcare innovation. Inspired by personal experiences and driven by a passion for helping others, Onyiuke is now beginning his Internal Medicine residency at Tulane School of Medicine.

WINS inspires the next generation with science sisters’ day

WINS engages middle school girls in STEM through Science Sisters’ Day, sparking curiosity with hands-on experiments and fostering future scientists.

Laura Sherer, PhD, wins fellowship

Laura Sherer, PhD, a post-doctoral fellow at Stritch, earned an American Heart Association fellowship to advance her groundbreaking research on heart failure. Focused on the BAG3 protein’s role in cardiac health, her work aims to uncover therapeutic strategies for improving heart function.

M4s’ experience: Entering medical school during a worldwide pandemic

The Stritch Class of 2024 overcame pandemic challenges, building resilience, connections, and adaptability for their medical careers.

Dr. Sari Hart: “I want my students to remember why they came to medicine.”

Graduate Students Win Society for Neuroscience Competitions

Chanpreet Kaur, a Stritch graduate research assistant, won first place at the Chicago Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) meeting, and Yewon Rhee, a second-year candidate for the MS in Neuroscience, won the SfN Graduate Student Poster Competition.

Stritch recognizes excellence with Jr. and Sr. Scientist awards

Sean Fanning, PhD, and Toni Pak, PhD, were selected as Stritch 2023 Junior and Senior Scientists of the Year (respectively) for their unique approaches and innovative research.

How and when should medical schools teach Emotional Intelligence?

Read about the importance of teaching Emotional Intelligence in medical school.

Mark Kuczewski receives international bioethics award

Congratulations to Stritch's Director of Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Healthcare Leadership, Mark Kuczewski, PhD, for receiving the 2023 IAB Award for Bioethics Service in the Face of Challenges.

Two Students Win St. Albert's Day Competition

Learn about their research.

2023 President's Medallion

Interview with Charlotte Adema, President's Medallion 2023 awardee.

MD/PhD candidate overcomes the odds

Learn about Cesar Montelongo-Hernandez's Unique Story

Match Day 2023

The moment Stritch physicians-in-training approach with anticipation and excitement: at exactly 11:00 a.m. (Central time) on the third Friday in March, they learn their residency “match.” Find out which specialties and locations the Class of 2023 matched with.

Class of 2026 dons their white coats

Rite of passage for first year medical students

Match Day 2022

Excitement filled the air as Stritch students met their match at the annual Match Day celebration. See photos from the event and learn which specialties and locations the Class of 2022 matched with.

Student Spotlight: Lola Badmus

PhD candidate Lola Badmus balances researching potentially life-saving leukemia therapies with promoting science and research to girls

Student Spotlight: Abbey Banas

Abbey Banas reflects on her PhD program and the Stritch culture that has formed her into the scientist she is today.

Stritch Researcher Kathy Albain, MD Receives National ASCO Award

Dr. Albain recognized for ground-breaking breast cancer research to improve patient care. The American Society of Cancer Oncologists (ASCO) is the nation's premier professional society for oncologists.

Research published in American Heart Association journal

In an article published in Circulation Research, a team of Stritch researchers identified a potential therapeutic to treat adults who experience heart failure.

AHA Recognizes Loyola

American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Recognize Loyola University Medical Center for Advanced Care for Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes.

Hines VA Hospital reaches kidney transplant milestone

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital completed its 50th kidney transplant, expanding the program to include living donors.

New cardiac transport system

Loyola Medicine performs Illinois' first heart transplant with new transportation technology

Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest

Help communities address health disparities and climate change

New Loyola President

Loyola Announces Mark C. Reed as its 25th president

Pope Francis at Loyola

Loyolans gathered for the historic virtual encounter between university students and the Holy Father.