My name is Sophie and I’m from Elmhurst, in the Western suburbs of Chicago. I went to the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign for undergrad (I-L-L!) and continued in the UI system for medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. I then made the trip out to the West coast to do my internal medicine residency at Stanford. I absolutely loved California but ultimately decided to return home for my final phase of training and am ecstatic to do my PCCM training at UChicago. Within the field of PCCM, I am still clinically undifferentiated, though I anticipate a career within procedural/CCM medical education. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking and running with my dog, cooking with family and friends, and birding.

Sophie Gough, MD

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Residency: Stanford

Hi, I’m Andrew! I was born and raised in far-off Dublin, Ireland, across the great blue Atlantic. I completed my medical degree at University College Dublin (UCD) and thereafter a combined medical/surgical internship at the Mater Hospital in Ireland. Ultimately, I decided to pursue a career across the pond, and embarked upon a move to the United States. I spent my last 3 years in sunny Philadelphia, at Pennsylvania Hospital undertaking my internal medicine residency. I am now continuing my journey west to the University of Chicago, which I couldn’t be more excited about!

I fell in love with Pulmonary/Critical Care rapidly during residency. I enjoyed the complex physiology and procedures in the ICU, along with the longitudinal patient experience in the pulmonary outpatient clinic. The University of Chicago’s focus of excellence in education, clinical work and research made my choice of fellowship program simple. I have been most interested in simulation-based medical education and critical care outcomes thus far, but I cannot wait to experience all the program has to offer.

In my free time, I love to read, go to the gym, and I follow sports (especially football and rugby) extensively! I am also a huge foodie and cannot wait to sample all the amazing restaurants that Chicago has to offer!

Andrew Wade, MD

Medical School: University College Dublin (UCD)

Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital

Hi everyone. My name is Sara. I was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to the US when I was a teenager. I grew up in California, went to college in New York, and finally came to Chicago for medical school. I think Chicago is the best place I’ve ever lived in so far! I was lucky to train here at University of Chicago for residency where I met amazing colleagues and mentors in pulm/crit. Clinical training here is strong and the patient population we serve in the South side Chicago is truly unique. I have been doing research in sepsis/cytokines and I look forward to continue exploring my interest in critical care outcomes. 

Outside of medicine, I am an avid baker and I love sharing baked goods with my friends and colleagues. I am married to my husband who is also in medicine and live with two lovely cats who sustained me through rough times.

Sara Kim, MD

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Residency: University of Chicago

Hi, my name is Salman. I completed my Nephrology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and came to UChicago to pursue my passion for Critical Care Medicine. For me, caring for the sickest patients and making a difference when it matters most is a true calling. I was drawn to UChicago because of its rigorous academic environment with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and exceptional patient care. Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my family, riding bikes, rowing, and woodworking.

 M. Salman Sheikh, MD – Critical Care Fellow

Residency: University of Nevada, Reno

Fellowship (Nephrology): Mayo Clinic Rochester

Hi, I’m Shan! I’m originally from Washington, DC and went to medical school at the University of Virginia. I moved to Chicago for residency because my wife was here for business school, but I fell in love with the city and ultimately stayed on for chief residency at Rush University. I was drawn to a career in pulmonary and critical care by my mentors in the field, who managed to strike a balance between an intense but broad scope of practice in the ICU and longitudinal care of their pulmonary clinic patients. Particularly given the environment in which I began my training in 2020, I also felt how rewarding it was to serve as a resource to patients and families during some of the hardest moments of their lives.

During my interview day at the University of Chicago, I was struck by how much discussion and didactics were contained in such a concise and fun morning report. I feel so fortunate to be joining a group of fellows and faculty that can be so dedicated to training and learning while also being collegial and lighthearted.

Outside of work, I tend to find myself at the rock climbing gym or at the woodshop making furniture. I also love to cook, but when you live in a city like Chicago, it’s hard not to explore all the amazing restaurants!

Shan Guleria, MD

Medical School: University of Virgina Medical School

Residency: Rush Medical Center

Hi everyone! I’m Evan. I was born and raised in idyllic South Bend, Indiana. I went to undergrad at Notre Dame and then spent a gap year in Chicago working in a high school before heading to the University of Michigan for medical school. I moved east for residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I am now thrilled to be returning to Chicago (the best city in the country). Other than a love of the lungs and all things critical care, I am also interested in medical education, particularly how we evaluate and give feedback to learners in clinical environments.

Outside of the hospital, I am an avid reader, a moderately proficient tennis/volleyball player, and am always on the hunt for new restaurants to try.

Evan Merryman, MD

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hi, my name is Nadeem. I’m originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin. After a few stops around the Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest, Chicago has been home for some time now. I really enjoyed working with the fellows and the faculty as a resident, and so decided to stay on for fellowship. Still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up, but my current interests lie in critical care outcomes research and interventional pulmonary. 

Outside of the hospital, I love spending time with my family and friends, exploring the Chicago food scene, and enjoying the lakefront. 

Nadeem Bandealy, MD

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Chicago

Ali Hammoud, MD

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

“Hi I’m Dylan. I was born and raised in the Chicago northwest suburbs (Buffalo Grove) and haven’t ventured very far away from home. I attended medical school at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and completed my residency training here at UChicago. I chose to continue my training at UChicago for many reasons, but mainly because of the current fellows/faculty as well as the patient population we work with. My current research interests are in the field of ILD and I hope to continue this throughout fellowship.

Outside of work you can find me with my golden retriever Theo. We take full advantage of the Chicago summer (short, but worth it!) by hanging out on the lakefront, which is only a 5-10 minute walk away from our apartment.”

“Hi I’m Claire! I’m from Kansas City and went to the University of Kansas. I completed undergraduate degrees in trumpet performance and clinical laboratory science.

I’m still in the exploration phase of what my career in pulmonary and critical care will look like, but I like interventional pulmonology, large airway disease, exercise physiology, as well as research and can think of more than a few ways to permute them! In my free time I am either open water swimming, running or biking along the lake, enjoying the symphony or ballet, or kicking it with my two pups.

I chose the University of Chicago after observing the collegiality and vigorous discussion spurred by morning report with the literal guideline-writing experts at the table weighing in. The curriculum was strong in procedural training and also had the flexibility to explore a lot of different interests. The Hyde Park community and the people in its surrounding neighborhoods are a genuine pleasure to serve, and I could not be happier to be here.”

“Hi, I’m Hanna! I grew up in Ames, Iowa – about 5 hours west of Chicago. I attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis for undergrad before attending medical school here at the Pritzker School of Medicine. I loved my four years at U of C and fell in love with the tight knit nature of the community and the patient population we serve. I took a brief hiatus away for internal medicine residency in Boston at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. It was there that I decided to pursue pulmonary/critical care. I found the complexity of medicine in the ICU fascinating, and was equally struck by the challenges and rewards of guiding patients & families through critical illness and complex goals of care discussions. When considering programs, I was drawn to the University of Chicago for many reasons —  the strong clinical training, emphasis on teaching, level of fellow autonomy, research excellence, and the patient population, among others. I’m so excited to be back here for my fellowship training! I’m still figuring out where exactly my career in PMCC will land me. Right now, I have strong interests in critical care and palliative care communication research in the ICU. Outside of the hospital, I love trying new restaurants and bars with my fiancé (the Chicago restaurant scene is hard to beat), hiking/spending time outdoors, and swimming in Lake Michigan in the summer.” 

Hi everyone, I’m Jack. I moved a lot but call Champaign, IL home. I completed my education at Yale before finishing residency here at the University of Chicago. I am fortunate to be able to continue my training as a Pulmonary Critical Care fellow. 

This is a great program! There is strong clinical training, fellow autonomy, and ample research opportunities all with a friendly Midwest feel. My current focus is in ICU outcomes but I look forward to exploring what fellowship has to offer –  from obstructive lung disease to interventional to transplant. 

I currently live downtown with my significant other and our Scottish Fold, Nora. We like to explore restaurants, see games and shows, and plan trips across the world. 

“Hi y’all! I’m Chris, originally born and raised between the southwest suburbs and south side of Chicago. I went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I studied chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and math. From there I kept it in the academic family and went to medical school at University of Illinois in Chicago. Taking a break from the cold, I did internal medicine residency in Houston followed by a chief year in part dedicated to building a skill set in patient safety and quality improvement. Eventually I came to my senses and returned home!

Hey everyone, I’m August. I grew up in Madison, Wisconsin (Go, Pack, Go) and came to Chicago initially for undergrad at Loyola University, where I graduated with degrees in Biology and Spanish.  When my childhood dreams of an NBA career eventually fizzled out, I went to medical school in Detroit where I met my wife. We then ventured out of the Midwest for residency at Boston University, where I stayed on for an additional year as chief resident.  Always looking for a challenge, we decided to have two kids during those four years of training. We came back to the Midwest for fellowship training to be closer to family (someone’s gotta help us with these kids…) and because we love Chicago!  I chose the University of Chicago for its combination of unmatched clinical training, the patient population we serve, and the phenomenal research support the department provides for its trainees. My favorite parts of the program thus far are our tight-knit and supportive department, and the daily morning reports (it’s nerve wracking the first time you do it, but you learn a lot!). My clinical and research interests are in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension, as well as medical education.   

When I’m not in the hospital you can find me at one of the city’s awesome parks or museums (the MSI and Peggy Notebaert Museum are particular favorites if you are, or have, a toddler), pretending to be a hipster foody in Logan Square, cultivating my amateur urban garden, or wrestling toddlers into bed by a semi-reasonable hour.  

Oh, and we are expecting baby # 3 this fall! As I mentioned, always up for a challenge…