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The largest Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program in the state of Illinois. Peoria MedPeds is training with heart. In the heart of Illinois.

Happening right now: The 2025 OSF HealthCare Prima

Happening right now: The 2025 OSF HealthCare Primary Care Symposium. This annual conference is spearheaded by Peoria MedPeds clinic faculty, Dr. Higgs -- and this year, welcomed back Peoria MedPeds alumnus Dr. Wyatt Verplaetse who returned to OSF after completing his Allergy and Immunology fellowship!

#peoriamedpeds #primarycare #allergyandimmunology #medicaleducation

ICYMI: Peoria MedPeds PGY-4, Dr. Kait Tobin, prese

ICYMI: Peoria MedPeds PGY-4, Dr. Kait Tobin, presented her Trifecta on "Holes and Goals" earlier this month. This interactive session allowed residents to replace G-tubes on task trainers and learn more about how to troubleshoot malfunctioning tubes! And, we're so happy that Dr. Tobin will continue to impact the educational landscape here in Peoria as she begins her Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship next summer! #peoriamedpeds #pediatrichospitalmedicine #trifecta #medpeds #residenteducation #gtube

As we approach the upcoming holidays and a new yea

As we approach the upcoming holidays and a new year, Peoria MedPeds was able to come together for our annual Holiday Lunch, complete with our Dessert Competition! And, this year was a fierce competition! Congratulations to Drs. Fawbush and Utz for besting the residency with their Tiramisu Truffles and Grinch Cake Balls, respectively. And, a special congratulations to faculty winners, Drs. Clegg-Johnson and Warnakula, for their Churro Rice Crispy Treats and Apple Pie Tarts, respectively. We all came out winners with this impressive spread! #peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #residencylife #medpedsfamily #medpedsfam #gbbo #dessertcompetition #holidayparty #housecup

Happening right now: Peoria MedPeds Journal Club i

Happening right now: Peoria MedPeds Journal Club in Junction City! Drs. Jalloh and Fawbush--wearing matching purple for the occasion--will be leading some reviews on Diagnostics. Learn more about current trends in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and ARDS. #peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #journalclub #evidencebasedmedicine #medpedsfamily #medpedsfam #medpeds #medicaleducation

Last week, Peoria MedPeds and @uicompeoriapeds res

Last week, Peoria MedPeds and @uicompeoriapeds residents joined medical students from @uicompeoria , SIU, and ATSU at "Diabetes Camp." As cabin clinicians, they helped to navigate the highs and lows with the campers -- and gained insight on living with #type1diabetes -- even if only for a week. Around 100 campers got to be "just kids at camp" with this opportunity. It truly is a collaborative experience -- with nurses, nursing students, dieticians, and dietetic interns joining camp directors and camp counselors to provide a safe environment for these kids.

#peoriamedpeds #peoriaillinois #campgranada #pediatrics #residency #residentlife #residenteducation #summercamp #physiciansofinstagram

ICYMI: During her Peoria MedPeds Trifecta, Dr. And

ICYMI: During her Peoria MedPeds Trifecta, Dr. Andrea Escobar spoke on global medicine, with some focus on infections like dengue fever! Dr. Escobar has been a part of our GRowLocal (Global Rural Local Health Equity) track -- and were so excited to have her join the Peoria MedPeds community as faculty on graduation!

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #trifecta #medpeds #residenteducation #globalhealth #growlocal

ICYMI: Last Friday, our PGY-3 class had their retr

ICYMI: Last Friday, our PGY-3 class had their retreat--enjoying food and the bonds of fellowship before shooting one another with paintballs!

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #residency #medpedsfamily #medpedsfam #classretreat #paintball #physiciansofinstagram

The weather is so nice and everyone seems to be tr

The weather is so nice and everyone seems to be traveling--hopefully, you learned some lessons from Dr. Swantek 's Trifecta on zoonotic infections this spring! Her dog Memphis has traveled the world and had so many....adventures. Dr. Swantek not only showed us what can happen to humans and canines alike--but gave some fun tips on how to remember these infections!

#peoriamedpeds #trifecta #medpedsfam #medpedsfamily #residency #physiciansofinstagram #nodogswereharmedinthemakingofthistrifecta #infectiousdisease

The class retreats continue! Today, Peoria MedPed

The class retreats continue! Today, Peoria MedPeds interns escaped from the hospital -- and escaped from their...escape rooms. Their next challenge: being senior residents in a few short months!

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #escaperoom #interns #residency #residencylife #classretreat

It's been an exciting two weeks for the Peoria Med

It's been an exciting two weeks for the Peoria MedPeds (+friends) softball team, Commotio Cordis. Last week--was like an unexpected platinum weekend--a victory long in the making with 12 runs!

This week, while the team ultimately lost to our competitors, they put 7 big ones on the scoreboard--three of which were by Dr. Utz herself! And, Dr. Munk's glove stayed on during another amazing outfield catch!

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #commotiocordis #softball #peoriaparkdistrict #noAPDswereharmedinthemakingofthispost #correctiontheywere #platinumweekend

It's retreat season! Our Peoria MedPeds PGY-2 cla

It's retreat season! Our Peoria MedPeds PGY-2 class tried their hand at pottery at the local Wheel Art Pottery Studios. Master Potter, Jacob Grant, gave lessons on both hand-building and wheel throwing. We learned some new (non-medical) skills while sharing a day of camaraderie.

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #wheelart #wheelartpotterystudios #pottery #unchainedmelody #residency #residencylife #physiciansofinstagram #doctorsofinstagram

ICYMI: Peoria MedPeds PGY-4, Dr. Natalie Huynh, pr

ICYMI: Peoria MedPeds PGY-4, Dr. Natalie Huynh, presented her Trifecta on "Choosing Wisely." With an eye on evidence-based medicine, she discussed "things we do for no reason," challenging us to reduce health care costs and improve patient experiences.

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #trifecta #residency #residenteducation #highvaluecare #evidencebasedmedicine

Last week, Peoria MedPeds resident, Dr. Kait Brown

Last week, Peoria MedPeds resident, Dr. Kait Brown, helped facilitate a workshop at the 14th Annual Gateway Complex Care Conference, which focused on care of the hospitalized patient. With the assistance of @uicompeoriapeds and @peoriaphm co-facilitators, Drs. Subramanian, Ford-Davis, and Shaikh, attendees had hands-on teaching and practice on the topic of "Troubleshooting Tracheostomy and Gastrostomy Tube Complications."

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #residency #medicalsimulation #pediatrichospitalmedicine

Last week, @uicompeoria hosted their annual Resear

Last week, @uicompeoria hosted their annual Research Day. Of the hundred+ posters, Peoria MedPeds had a very strong showing! Congratulations to all of the participants and winners (Peoria MedPeds residents and faculty mentors 'swept' the resident clinical vignette category -- congratulations @uicompeoriapeds Dr. Khan, Dr. Thrower and Dr. Gaston)! A special shout out to @peoriaphm fellow winner, Dr. Subramanian! #peoriamedpeds #uicomp #peoria #peoriaillinois #medicaleducation #residency #physiciansofinstagram

Peoria MedPeds softball is back for the season! C

Peoria MedPeds softball is back for the season! Commotio Cordis started with a double header birthday bash! A very happy birthday to golden glove, Dr. Grimes!

#peoriamedpeds #commotiocordis #softball #peoria #peoriaillinois #peoriaparkdistrict

ICYMI: Peoria MedPeds hosted their (semi) monthly

ICYMI: Peoria MedPeds hosted their (semi) monthly journal club in March, focusing on prognosis. Amidst tacos, we discussed the EBM pyramid of evidence...as one does... #peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #medpedsfam #medpedsfamily #residenteducation #evidencebasedmedicine

At 2:03pm today, Peoria had its maximal experience

At 2:03pm today, Peoria had its maximal experience of the solar eclipse--94% totality. Peoria MedPeds residents and faculty at our Heartland Health Services Clinic were able to step out and experience this astronomical phenomenon together! (And capturing the event via a camera with a filter proved difficult but we got this pretty cool shot, courtesy of Dr. Nulty!) #peoriamedpeds #solareclipse #peoria #peoriaillinois #medpedsfam #medpedsfamily

It's Match Day and we are thrilled to announce our

It's Match Day and we are thrilled to announce our incoming interns, the Peoria MedPeds Class of 2028! While they hail from across the states--Washington, Texas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Illinois and Ohio--we can't wait for them to join us in the heart of Illinois. A heart-y Midwest hello from our Peoria MedPeds faculty, staff, and residents to Drs. Blackwell, Boulous, Kabra, Kortus, Li, Nguyen, Smith, and Von Der Vellen!

#nmpra #thematch #matchday #peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #nrmp #physiciansofinstagram #uicomp #residency

Our Transition to Residency (an intern prep course

Our Transition to Residency (an intern prep course) is underway for our fourth year medical students. Dr. Rachel Samuel, a Peoria MedPeds PGY-4 and soon-to-be pulmonary/critical care fellow, presented an engaging lecture on IV fluids.

#peoriamedpeds #uicomp #ivfluids #medicaleducation #residentsasteachers #peoriaillinois #peoria

We didn't forget about #MeetMonday Let's learn mo

We didn't forget about #MeetMonday

Let's learn more about....

Alexis Munk, DO
PGY-1

Hometown: Gillette, WY

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial Universiry-DeBusk College of Medicine at Harrogate, TN
Gold Humanism Honor Society

About Me...
I love any adult league sports (unless it involves a frisbee), reading, anything outdoors and hanging out with my Husband, Tanner, and our cats, Blink and Pippin!

Why I Chose Peoria...
I’m as rural as they come so Peoria feels big to me but never overwhelming. I really wanted a program that allowed me to see a wide variety of patients but wasn’t too big. Peoria is perfect for that! I also LOVE my co-residents and our program leadership. To get to come to work and work with my friends everyday makes residency so much better!

If I weren't a doctor, I'd be...
Well rested (lol, jk) but probably a coach of some sort!

A fun fact about me is...
I’m pretty great with a yo-yo

Favorite thing to do in Peoria...
Trivia night!

#peoriamedpeds #peoria #peoriaillinois #doctorsofinstagram

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