The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) has awarded Alan Bridges, MD, with its 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. Bridges is Chief of Staff at the Madison Veterans Administration Hospital and Professor…
Girish Deshpande, MD, Professor of Pediatrics with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, was presented the Ron W. Lee Pediatric Care Lifetime Achievement Award during an official presentation in May. He…
At the May 25 meeting of the Peoria City Council, Mayor Rita Ali issued a proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. Founded in 1970 as…
Richard Anderson, MD, has been named Chair of the Department of Surgery at UICOMP effective June 1. Dr. Anderson has been a faculty member in the UICOMP Department of Surgery for more than…
Fifty members of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria will receive their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree during a virtual commencement ceremony at 10 am. Students will attend an in-person “hooding”…
It’s the 9th annual race against child abuse, and the Pediatric Resource Center is taking their annual fundraising event virtual. Typically, the annual event is held at Kickapoo Creek Winery, but in light…
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria’s Class of 2021 gathered virtually for “Match Day” on March 19 to learn where they would be spending the next few years of their medical…
Manu Raj Sood, MD, joins University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria as Head of the Department of Pediatrics. He previously served as professor and chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology…
Members of the UICOMP family were asked for their impressions, experiences, and opportunities regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. They were asked 4 questions: Where did you grow up, how long have…
Two UICOMP students were recently interviewed by WEEK-TV in response to the “” film screening that has been shared locally. The film highlights the low number of Black men applying to medical schools…
