The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

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At yesterday’s 17th annual Medical Education Day, students, faculty, staff, and leaders from UME and GME came together to explore innovations, challenges, an opportunities for improvement along the continuum of medical education, with a keynote address from AAMC Chief Academic Officer Alison Whelan, MD. Congratulations to the five new fellows and two new master educators of the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators! Read more about the day: https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/news/medical-education-day-2026

"Evictions really break up communities, both for the people who are forced to move and for people who are losing their neighbors."

A new study led by Pritzker M3 Thomas Statchen and senior author Elizabeth Tung, MD, MS and published in JAMA Network Open identifying a link between eviction rates and gun violence was featured on WBEZ Chicago's Morning Edition today and detailed here by the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. Congratulations to all involved on this important scholarly achievement!

New study highlights link between eviction rates and gun violence Research from the University of Chicago shows that increases in evictions are associated with higher rates of gun violence and disrupt social cohesion in neighborhoods.

Attention college students: Applications are now open and due by Jan. 30 for PSOMER-CS, Pritzker’s eight-week summer research, education, and mentoring experience at the University of Chicago for Chicago-area college students. Previous participants have gone on to attend medical schools including Baylor, Emory, Indiana University, Loyola University, Meharry Medical College, University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, and more. Learn more via the link below and apply by January 30, 2026.

https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/resources/summer-pathway-programs

The Pritzker School of Medicine and the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation this week announced a commitment of $1.95 million from the Macy Foundation to establish two funds to support Pritzker students in honor of Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, the late Dean for Medical Education and President of the Foundation. Read more: https://pritzker.uchicago.edu/macy-foundation-holly-humphrey-gift

This past weekend, our students, faculty, and Simulation staff supported two community events at University of Chicago by teaching community members life saving survival skills. On Saturday, volunteers supported the South Side Science Festival, which engaged thousands in hands-on science demonstrations on campus, followed by Sunday’s RBC Race for the Kids at Comer Children’s, which also feature featured many of our students, faculty, and their families as runners.

Congratulations to M2s Myra, Ishaan, and Sam on completing their terms as leaders of the Pritzker Dean’s Council!

We are proud to share that former Pritzker Dean for Medical Education Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, has posthumously received the 2025 AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education, the organization's most prestigious recognition, honoring her long and influential career as a medical educator and leader. Read more:

Former Pritzker dean Holly Humphrey Receives Top AAMC Honor News Former Pritzker dean Holly Humphrey Receives Top AAMC Honor September 30, 2025 Related Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Holly J. Humphrey Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, former Pritzker School of Medicine Dean for Medical Education and Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President, has been awarded the 2025 AAMC...