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Stritch School of Medicine

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Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Stritch graduates are ready for the next step in their calling as physicians. Read more.

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STUDENT SUCCESS

A calling beyond the clinic

For Emma Federico, the path to medicine was never just about stethoscopes and prescriptions. It was about something much larger—a mission to heal individuals while also transforming the systems and structures that affect their health.

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STUDENT SUCCESS

Leading with Compassion and Vulnerability

From co-leading a Mental Health Town Hall for his first-year medical school classmates to setting boundaries that protect his own well-being, M1 Class Vice President Daaren Bukhari is helping shape a more compassionate future for medicine.

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ALUMNI SUCCESS

Stritch Alumna’s Journey from Medical Student to Emergency Medicine Chair

Shannon Lovett, MD, discovered her passion for medicine early and pursued Emergency Medicine for its fast-paced, high-stakes nature. A Stritch alumna, she returned to Loyola, becoming Chair of Emergency Medicine in 2024. She prioritizes clinical excellence, faculty development, and mentorship, shaping the next generation of physicians.

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The St. Ignatius Window at the Stritch School of Medicine
FAITH & MEDICINE

Physician’s Vocation Program

John Hardt, PhD, vice dean of professional formation and co-director of the Physician’s Vocation Program, reflects on the program’s roots in Ignatian spirituality and the integration of prayer, self-reflection, service, and education.

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White Coat Ceremony at Stritch School of Medicine
"Stritch prepared me to be an excellent and empathetic physician and researcher, with patients at the center of my medical universe." Sam J. Marzo, MD • Dean, Stritch School of Medicine • Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Neurosurgery

Medical students by the numbers

42%

MATCHED IN PRIMARY CARE

9%

matched in Emergency Medicine

52%

matched locations in the Midwest
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NEWS

Loyola University Chicago Attains Highest Research Classification

“The R1 designation recognizes the impactful research we are already doing and positions us to fully realize the best version of ourselves and fully support our faculty in their innovative work," said Meharvan Singh, vice provost for research at Loyola. Loyola’s leading-edge research and innovative education programs support the development and implementation of solutions to complex challenges that face communities locally and globally. Read more.

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Jul 23 - Jul 24
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Nov 07 - Nov 08

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