Dr. Mark Rosenblatt To Oversee UC Davis Health; Dr. Enrico Benedetti Named Interim Dean
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Dr. Mark Rosenblatt, G. Stephen Irwin Executive Dean at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the chief executive officer of the University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics, has been appointed the next vice chancellor of human health sciences at University of California Davis where he will oversee UC Davis Health. Enrico Benedetti, MD, FACS, has agreed to serve as the interim G. Stephen Irwin Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
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Dr. Phitayakorn Joins UI COM As Vice Dean for Education
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Dr. Roy Phitayakorn, MD, MHPE, MAMSE, FACS, has joined the University of Illinois College of Medicine as its inaugural Vice Dean for Education.
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| Dr. Ray Curry Joins Department of Medical Education
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After nearly 11 years leading the medical education programs at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Dr. Curry begins a new chapter in the DME.
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UI COM, Cook County Health Expand Partnership
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The new agreement expands our collaborative partnership and galvanizes the collective expertise across clinical care teams, medical education, and research.
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UI COM Hosts Annual Research Forum
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The University of Illinois College of Medicine held its annual Research Forum on Friday, November 7th, inviting participants from each UI COM campus.
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Accessibility Deadline Approaching – All Materials Must Comply by April
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All web content, curricular content, email, social media, and any other collateral shared across UIC systems and platforms must adhere to Title II by April.
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UI COM Community Members Honored at UIC Employee Awards Ceremony
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Five members of the UI COM community were honored with merit awards during the annual UIC Employee Recognition Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 6.
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College of Medicine Events |
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December 17: AI.Health4All December Seminar: Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School
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January 9, 2026: UI COM Med Gala: A Global Gathering
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January 21, 2026: AI.Health4All January Seminar: Ran Balicer, MPH, PhD, Clalit Health Services
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January 27, 2026: Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series: Jennifer Elisseeff, PhD
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Acuity Implementation Updates
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UI COM is officially moving forward with the implementation of the Acuity Insights One45 platform, and has identified three primary components for prioritization:
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- Clinical performance assessment of students
- Student evaluation of faculty
- Grades tool
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Food and Well-Being Resources Are Available |
Changes to federal food-assistance programs will impact members of our community. UIC offers several resources to assist with food insecurity and the stressors surrounding the uncertainty at this time.
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The Kudos program at UI COM is a peer-to-peer recognition initiative to celebrate the dedicated staff at the College. Nominate a staff member for Kudos at any time to join in the celebration!
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