Anne Polick, MD
Deputy Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Department of Medicine
About
I am a general internal medicine physician in the Division of Academic Internal Medicine. I trained here, was a chief resident here, and have been on faculty ever since. I spent my first two years in practice as part of a Patient Centered Outcome Research Initiative Grant which looked at putting a PCP in the hemodialysis center. Through my clinics in two dialysis centers, I’ve continued my interest in the care of the HD and post-transplant patient. I have a particular interest in the doctor-patient relationship, the health of women, and the care of the underserved, as I believe that accessibility and inclusivity are vital in building an effective, compassionate medical home for our patients.
I currently practice inpatient, outpatient and observation medicine. As a teaching attending on both the wards and the clinic, and through structured didactics, I have the opportunity to teach and to learn with the residents, which I absolutely enjoy. My favorite part of internal medicine is making a diagnosis, and I love working up complex cases on the ward with residents and students in a collaborative environment.
In addition to my clinical work, I have served as a creator and delivery faculty for the UIC M1 curriculum, and I just love having medical students of all levels at the bedside. I find my roles in graduate and post-graduate education have made me a better internist, and I feel passionately about the importance of continued education as a way to improve patient care. As a mother of three small, incredibly cute, cuddly children (and a dog and a cat!), I’m learning the importance of self-compassion and balance in providing care to ourselves, our families and our patients.
Please contact me with any questions about our program, or my arc through it. I am proud of where I trained and honored to be part of this program!