Pediatrics

...and around the globe. First accredited by ACGME in 1927, we continue to offer high-quality pediatric education to residents who come from near and far. Our residents enjoy a rich teaching environment with a full lecture and conference schedule, but learn the most by providing care for our patients under faculty supervision. Stroger Hospital, a public safety-net hospital in the...

Anesthesiology and Pain Management

...& Medical Associations Society for Education in Anesthesia American Society of Anesthesiologists American Medical Association Free literature (books, journals, abstracts and texts) books.google.com Online Literature Research www.pubmed.com Google Scholar Blogspot by Josephine Tan at UCSF Free tutorials for PubMed Anesthesiology Online Study Material For procedures, diagnoses, physiology, treatments Anesthetic pharmacology Question of the day and peer-reviewed, referenced answers In-Training Exams...

Human Resources

...salary. Plus, you have the option to elect for additional term insurance at affordable rates. Learn more about Cook County’s Benefits and Insurance Programs from the Department of Risk Management at (312) 603-6422 or online at www.cookcountyrisk.com. Family Leave for Special Needs Cook County is committed to supporting employees and their families, particularly when workers require time off to handle...

Urology

...completing a fellowship 38% percent are working in academic institutions 50% percent are in private practice The national pass rate for John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Urology residents taking the American Board of Urology Part 1 written examination is 100 percent. Of the residents who have completed the Urology Residency, 100 percent are employed in this field....

Emergency Preservation & Resuscitation Trial (EPR)

...an IV. Once the body’s temperature is less than 10 degrees Celsius, the person is taken to the operating room where surgeons try to stop the bleeding and repair the injuries. A machine is then used to restore blood flow to the whole body and rewarm the person.. All the devices and fluids used in this study are approved for...

Making an Impact

...people don’t need to be vaccinated. FACT: Everyone older than 6 months should get vaccinated, especially young children, babies, pregnant women, seniors and people who have chronic illnesses. When everyone is vaccinated, it helps the whole community stay healthy. The flu is just a bad cold. FACT: Influenza or “flu” is far more severe than a cold. While it can...

Cook County Behavioral Health Summit

...mental health well-being, early intervention, prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use conditions and parity in access to health-related social needs that contribute to well-being. A Behavioral Health Framework will ensure ALL Cook County residents have: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS: Prevention and early intervention services, no matter diagnosis or health status, especially among children...

Ophthalmology

...quarter Rabb Retina Study Group meetings every quarter Illinois Association of Ophthalmology meeting every year Northwestern Phaco Course Loyola Cataract & Glaucoma Symposium CCO Lecture Series: 2 hours of lecture every Saturday for all residents in the Chicago area Daily Lectures Mondays: Morning Report followed by a one-hour lecture on Neuro Tuesdays: Lecture on Pediatrics, Retina, or Glaucoma Wednesdays: Lecture...

Vitreoretinal Surgery

...local or national meeting. Academics The fellow will be expected to organize lectures and imaging conferences for the residents at Cook County, as well as organize an OKAP review. There are also frequent Chicago retina meetings and/or dinners that the fellow will be encouraged to attend, including strong local retinal conferences like RABB, AVTT and Retinal Fellows Forum. We also...

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

...several encounters with patients with serious illness that made him want to pursue palliative care. He has a special interest in working with underserved patients and is looking forward to serving others in a palliative care setting. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, learning about history, and exploring new cities. Joel looks forward to learning more about palliative...

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