The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria enters a new academic year after welcoming eight new faculty members to its ranks.
“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. James Crooks joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Crooks received his doctoral degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2016 and completed his residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center in 2019. Dr. Crooks’ expertise is in Hospital Medicine.
Dr. Kap Sum Foong joined the Department of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine. Dr. Foong received his doctoral degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of Medical Sciences, Malaysia in 2013 and completed his residency at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA, in 2017. Dr. Foong is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Foong’s expertise is in Infectious Disease.
Dr. Gretchen Kopec joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Kopec received her doctoral degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2013 and completed her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, in 2016. Dr. Kopec is board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kopec’s expertise is in Neonatology.
Dr. Nazia Kulsum-Mecci joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Kulsum-Mecci received her doctoral degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 2004 and completed her residency at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2012. Dr. Kulsum-Mecci is board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Kulsum-Mecci’s expertise is in Nephrology.
Dr. Andres Maldonado joined the Department of Neurosurgery as an Assistant Professor (CT). Dr. Maldonado received his doctoral degree from Central University of Ecuador in 2003 and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 2019. Dr. Maldonado’s expertise is in Neurosurgery.
Dr. Nicole Rau joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Rau received her doctoral degree from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2013 and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in 2016. Dr. Rau is board certified with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Rau’s expertise is in Neonatology.
Dr. Monzurul Roni joined the Department of Health Sciences Education as a Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Roni received his doctoral degree from South Dakota State University in 2014. Dr. Roni will serve as the Course Director for Pharmacology.
Dr. Kristopher Rosburg joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Dr. Rosburg received his doctoral degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2012 and completed his residency at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Saint Louis University in 2015. Dr. Rosburg is board certified with the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Rosburg’s expertise is in Neonatology.