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Department of Emergency Medicine

UI Health is UIC’s academic health enterprise

Emergency Medicine Residency

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Established in 1978, the UIC Emergency Medicine Residency Program is one of the most seasoned and respected in the country.

With a unique multisite training model across four hospitals and a strong emphasis on mentorship, our program provides residents with unparalleled experiences and opportunities, preparing them to become future leaders in emergency medicine.

Welcome to emergency medicine. Our mission is to train the next generation of EM physicians who are not only outstanding clinicians but also have the experience and passion to care for anyone at any time in any situation. All EM residents receive good training, so what makes UIC unique? Experience, multiple training sites, and an unparalleled drive toward health equity.

Dr. Brad Bunney, Residency Program Director

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Ours is a Distinctive Multi-Site Training Model

Our program spans four central hospital emergency departments across the Chicago metro area, with over 200K patient visits annually. Training sites include the University of Illinois/UI Health, Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and Lutheran General Hospital, offering exposure to diverse patient populations and various institutional cultures in urban, suburban, academic, and community settings.

Wellness Conference Grant Park 2024
Wellness Conference Grant Park 2024

Our Culture

Advocacy is a core value of our residency program, starting from the interview process and continuing throughout your time with us. We provide a wellness-focused education series, weekly protected didactic sessions, relief from clinical duties, and opportunities for sponsored dinners, retreats, outings, and celebrations.

Our commitment to advocacy extends to fostering equitable clinical and social interactions with our diverse patient populations. As physicians, we harness our influence to deliver medically excellent, patient-centered, and culturally competent care with the goal of improving health outcomes. We deeply value and respect the unique perspectives and experiences of each member of our program, recognizing that our diversity fuels insight, innovation, and creativity.

 

BrownCoat at Graduation Ceremony 2022
Congratulations at Graduation

Our Ethos

Originally seen in our earliest participating rotation sites—Illinois Masonic, Lutheran General, and Mercy—our emergency medicine residents stood out by wearing brown lab coats instead of the traditional white. This distinction was intentionally made to set them apart from other residents and specialists in the hospital. Over time, the brown coat evolved into a symbol of excellence and pride, becoming emblematic of our residency program. Since 1981, wearing the brown coat has been a defining tradition, carrying great historical significance for our residents and giving rise to what is now proudly known as “BrownCoat Nation.”

A brown coat is not an article of clothing; it represents membership in a warm, welcoming family and portrays someone who trains hard to heal others, who has my back and whose back I’ve got. A BrownCoat is kindness, grit, smarts, jokes, passion, friendship, inclusiveness, and forgiveness. A BrownCoat is a family.

Adrian Romero, MD | Class of 2019  |  Emergency Physician and Clinical Informatics Fellow at UNC

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Megan Chan, MD
UIC Site Chief
Dr. Chan earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Her academic interests include Social Emergency Medicine, Ultrasound, Mentorship, Women in EM, and Recruitment. She was drawn to UIC EM because of the people—the diverse patient population she cares for daily and the unwavering support from attendings, alumni, and co-residents. She is honored to be part of the Browncoat Family. Outside of work, she enjoys EDM, travel, exploring Chicago's vibrant food scene, and spending time with her dogs. As a true Chicagoan, she especially loves "Summertime Chi."
Kristina Porada, DO
Illinois Masonic Site Chief
Dr. Kristina Porada earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Marian University and a Bachelor of Science in Preprofessional Studies, with a supplemental major in Spanish, from the University of Notre Dame. Her academic interests include Mentorship and Women in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Porada chose UIC EM because of the strong sense of camaraderie she felt from the very beginning. The supportive culture among residents and faculty is something she continues to experience daily, and she is deeply grateful to be a part of this program.
Faith Spratt, MD
Education Chief
Dr. Spratt earned her medical degree from Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her academic interests include Ultrasound, Social Medicine, and Medical Education. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, exploring new foods, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Andrew Matella
Little Company Site Chief
Dr. Matella earned his medical degree from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, with academic interests in Medical Education and Critical Care. He chose UIC because the four-site consortium. He also values the incredibly supportive community of residents and faculty, particularly noting the impact of Dr. Bunney, the APDs, and his co-residents in making the program truly special. A dedicated Chicago sports fan and food enthusiast, he enjoys exploring the city's vibrant culinary scene, with Purple Pig being his current favorite.
Jordyn Johnson
Lutheran General Site Chief
Dr. Jordyn Johnson earned her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth – TCOM. Her academic interests include Disability Activism and Palliative and End-of-Life Care. Dr. Johnson chose UICEM for its unique four-site program, which provides a well-rounded education by exposing residents to four distinct patient populations, ER styles, and medical conditions—an experience she believes is unmatched by single-site programs. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Johnson enjoys cooking and hosting dinner parties, spending time with her husband and dog, and traveling.
Holly Ryan
Education Chief
Dr. Holly Ryan earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her academic interests include Medical Education, Teaching, Simulation, and Ultrasound. She chose UIC EM for the opportunity to experience diverse patient populations and various ER environments across the program's four main sites. She also values the strong relationships among co-residents, attendings, and faculty, which contribute to the supportive and collaborative culture at UIC EM. Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Ryan enjoys exercise, exploring new foods, spending time outdoors, traveling, and attending live music events. Her favorite spot in Chicago is Radius, a popular live music venue.

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Brad Bunney

Brad Bunney, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director, Associate Head of Clinical Affairs.

Shana Ross, DO

Shana Ross, DO, Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, Associate Program Director of Residency Program, Director of Simulation, Director of Residency Conferences, Director of Academic Programs

Charlie Inboriboon

Charlie Inboriboon, MD, MPH,  Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Associate Program Director of Residency Program, Co-Director of Social and Global Emergency Medicine Fellowship