Sean Tompkins, MD, PhD
Physician Scientist Fellow
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
About
Research Interest:
Metabolism of chronic liver disease, particularly hepatic mitochondrial metabolism in ALD/NASH
Clinical Interest:
Transplant Hepatology, NASH/ALD interventions, Endoscopic Bariatrics
Career Path:
Medical Scientist Training Program at the Univesrity of Iowa; Physician Scientist Development Pathway at University of Illinois Chicago
Why did you choose UIC for fellowship:
UIC has all my interests combined into one: incredible caring physicians, a strong transplant hepatology program, strong support for physician scientist development, provides incredibly diverse training in both a tertiary care state safety net hospital and VA hospital, and is located in my hometown, Chicago!
Education
Medical School: MD/PhD at the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa
Residency: University of Illinois Chicago