Anita Carmen Reta, MD
Resident, Class of 2024
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Pronouns: She/her
About
Growing up as a queer woman of color in poverty has brought me unique experiences and strengths helping me connect to communities often shunned by oppressive social structures that dominate our society. As a Curandera, a practitioner of traditional Mexican Indigenous medicine, I have a deep holistic understanding of the human experience and respect for all living beings, teachings I want to incorporate into my practice. My broad ideas and passions led me easily down the path of Family Medicine, and it was important to me to choose a program that would support my activism, curiosity and spirit. Within the first few minutes of my interview I knew the UIC Family Medicine program was exactly what I needed-the culture is overwhelmingly supportive of our residents and dedicated to compassion and justice. I am so grateful and excited for the journey ahead! Outside of patient care catch me reading horror novels, watching true crime docs, or picking up and putting down heavy objects
Education
Boston University: Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training, cum laude
University of New Mexico: Doctor of Medicine