Julie Conrad
Resident, Class of 2026
Department of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
About
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
College: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Career Aspirations/Interests: Combined hospitalist vs. primary care vs. adolescent? TBD!
Current Extracurriculars/Research: Volunteering to help administer the monkeypox vaccine to the Chicago community- other experiences pending. Finishing up medical school research on preeclampsia health literacy among pregnant patients at UIH.
Hobbies: Reading, board game nights, cuddling with my 2 cats Mack and Jinora, watching reality TV, going to White Sox games, hanging out with my co-residents (#girlgang), and exploring new bars and restaurants with my fiancé Lucas.
Other Interesting Facts: My cat Mack only has one eye – she was born with microphthalmia! And she’s named after Khalil Mack who unfortunately is no longer on the Bears (@_oneeyemack on Instagram)
What I Love About UIC: I chose to stay here at UIC because as a med student I saw firsthand that our hospital truly is committed to serving diverse patient populations regardless of their insurance or background. As a safety net hospital, you get the opportunity to work with vulnerable patient populations who have unique challenges. The people who choose to work here are THE BEST, and, as an added plus, you get to live in the best city in the world!