The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria introduces four new faculty members.

“Our faculty are the core of UICOMP and help lead collaboration to improve health in our community. They help deliver high quality educational programs for our students, residents and fellows and provide outstanding and compassionate care to our patients. Our faculty drive the scholarship mission of the College and help our students transition from engaged learners to active, caring clinicians. We are pleased to welcome these new faculty to the UICOMP family,” says Dr. Meenakshy Aiyer, UICOMP interim regional dean.

The new faculty include:

Dr. Tulika Chatterjee (top left) joined the Department of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine. Dr. Chatterjee received her doctoral degree from Kasturba Medical College in 2009, a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Lund University in 2013, and completed her residency at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in 2019. Dr. Chatterjee is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chatterjee’s expertise is in Hospital Medicine.

Dr. Moustafa Aouthmany (top right) joined the Department of Pediatrics as a Visiting Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Aouthmany received his doctoral degree from Damascus University, College of Medicine in 1975 and completed his residency at Syrian Army Hospital in 1978. Dr. Aouthmany is board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Aouthmany’s expertise is in Neonatology.

Dr. Margarita Guarin (bottom left) joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Guarin received her doctoral degree from Industrial University of Sanader in 1989 and completed her residency at The Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993. Dr. Guarin is board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatric Pulmonology. Her expertise is in Pulmonology.

Dr. Jacob Hopping (bottom right) joined the Department of Surgery as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery. Dr. Hopping received his doctoral degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford in 2010 and completed his residency at Saint Louis University in 2015. Dr. Hopping is board certified with the American Board of Surgery, and his expertise is in General Surgery.