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Our mission
We will develop compassionate, culturally competent Family Physicians who are team leaders in the provision of continuous, patient-centered, comprehensive, cost-conscious health care for individuals, families and communities and who advocate for vulnerable populations and understand the social determinants of health.
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"Our goal is to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive department that mirrors the diverse patient population, in Chicago and the NorthShore region."
Wanda Cruz-Knight, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP