The 15th Annual Mighty Docs vs. Peoria Fire Hockey Game raised $6,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Peoria physicians and healthcare providers played against Peoria firefighters in a friendly game of hockey at Owens Center. Photos by Tim Lester Images.

Performing a total hip replacement was on the agenda for members of the Orthopedic Student Interest Group last week. In this session tailored especially for our medical students, an orthopedic surgeon took students through the steps of hip replacement surgery on a cadaver.

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 on their residency matches! Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and we are incredibly proud of you all. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey ahead. #UICOMPMatchDay2024 #Match2024

UICOMP celebrated its 58 newest graduates during the Convocation Ceremony for the Class of 2024 held May 4 at the Peoria Civic Center. Congratulations to Peoria’s newest MDs! More information about the ceremony can be found online: loom.ly/InpNu9A

UICOMP is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Community Health Awards! Nominate an organization or individual dedicated to community health by July 12. loom.ly/Ye1Jslg

We celebrated the Fourth of July a day early! Hick’ry Stick offered BBQ lunch options, and other treats included Trefzger’s cookies and Bomb Pops. A photo booth and lawn games were also offered courtesy of the UICOMP FUN Committee!

LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS -- Deadline is this Friday, July 12, 2024. UICOMP sponsors these awards to recognize ongoing commitment to community health promotion and/or disease prevention. Nominate an organization or individual elevating community health. loom.ly/Ye1Jslg

Join us in celebrating the 113 graduates from UICOMP's residency and fellowship programs! We are grateful for their dedication and hard work while training with us. Our residents and fellows play a crucial role in delivering exceptional clinical care.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 graduates of our Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program. Luke Duda, MD; Paige Maurer, MD; Jeremy Jose, DO; Daniel Renfro, DO. To learn more about the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program: loom.ly/GM8Vi2U

Congratulations to the Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Class of 2024 graduates - - Nancy Guirguis, DO; Habiba Hussain, MD; Mohammed Said, MD; and Ayesha Waqar, MD. Want to know more about our Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship? Check out loom.ly/GM8Vi2U

Congratulations to the 2024 graduates of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program at UICOMP - - Kailash Pant, MD; Rimmy Garg, MD; and Carlos Requena-Armas, MD. For more information on the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program, visit: loom.ly/VGzAl4c

Congrats to the 12 residents and 2 postgraduate chief residents of the UICOMP Pediatric Residency Class of 2024 on your graduation! Want to know more about our Pediatric Residency Program? Check out loom.ly/GM8Vi2U

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the UICOMP Family Medicine Residency Program! To read more about family medicine at UICOMP, visit: loom.ly/VGzAl4c

UICOMP’s Emily Shi has been named a Fulbright Scholar. Find out more about this prestigious national honor and Emily Shi's plans for this two-year commitment. loom.ly/Jrrlly4

Congrats to our 2024 Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship graduates! Their dedication to caring for patients in the Peoria area is appreciated and we wish them well on the next step in their medical careers. Visit online the Family Medicine OB Fellowship: loom.ly/xiPVSgo

A collaboration of researchers are taking a closer look at anxiety and stress in medical students in an effort to better understand anxiety and an individual’s response to stressors. Read more in the recent issue of Pathways: loom.ly/Rnbvyvs

Congratulations to Harishankar Gopakumar, MD, Yeshawini Panathur Sreenivasa Reddy, MD, and Ishaan Vohra, MD, who are the Class of 2024 graduates of the Gastroenterology Fellowship at UICOMP! For more about this fellowship program, visit: loom.ly/bp2jFrw

In this issue of Pathways, hear how medical student Charlie Perez-Suarez found his path to medicine and current role as president of the Bradley University Pipeline, where he provides mentorship to BU students interested in medical school. Read more here: loom.ly/_BE2SQ4

TMS Treatment Provides Another Option for Patients with Depression. Read how the Department of Psychiatry and Dr. Caleb Weiss are offering another option for patients with depression using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Read more about TMS treatment: loom.ly/mYl-m84

We celebrated the UICOMP Class of 2028 at the White Coat ceremony. Each of the 65 students received their white coats, symbolizing their entry into the noble profession of medicine. Find out more on our website: loom.ly/TbljWXk