Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
• Clinical Director, General Internal Medicine Division, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
• Director, Advanced Medicine Clerkship, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
• Medical Director, Executive Health Program, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
• Residency, University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
• MBA, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Dr. Ashar is an editor of the bestselling Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Board Review Book. He is an advisor and mentor for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Colleges Advisory Program. In addition, Dr. Ashar has authored numerous publications on topics in clinical medicine and medical education.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Director, Travel Clinic, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Co-founder and Director, Infectious Disease Fellowship Program, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, University of Louvain, Belgium
• Residency, Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center, New York Medical College, New York, NY
• Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, a joint fellowship between University of Illinois and University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Dr. Benoit is an expert in travel medicine and infectious diseases. He teaches extensively about HIV, infectious disease, parasitology, and tropical medicine at the University of Chicago. He also oversees the infection management of patients from all areas of the hospital. Dr. Benoit provides concise, high-yield information for board review.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology & Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• Associate Member, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• Medical Director, Wohl Hematology Laboratory, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• Medical Staff, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• Residency, University of Illinois School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Dr. Blinder has more than 15 years experience in lecturing at board review courses at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He also has extensive experience teaching fellows and residents, as well as lecturing for numerous regional and national meetings and Grand Rounds. He also serves on the Missouri Genetic Disease Advisory Committee. Dr. Blinder's board review lectures are described as exceptionally organized and delivered.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, University of Illinois Medical Center and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, IL
• MPH, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
• Residency in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, NH
• Fellowships in Gastroenterology and Pancreaticobiliary Disease, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, NH

Dr. Boulay has lectured regionally and nationally on various topics of gastroenterology and pancreatic diseases. His research interests include outcomes of biliary endoscopy, treatment of pancreaticobiliary disease, the evaluation of the small intestine, and the use of stents for treating obstructions of the bile ducts due to cancer. Dr. Boulay is also researching the use of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, MI
• Director, Ocular Oncology Service, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Board Certifications:

• Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Education:

• MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
• Fellowship in Vitreoretinal, Uveitis, and Ocular Oncology, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
• MS, University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School, Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Comer has received the Resident Teaching Award at University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. He has given numerous lectures to medical students, residents, fellows, and at scientific meetings. He has published several articles and book chapters, such as "Coats' Disease and Retinal Telangiectasia" in Albert and Jakobiec's Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology, 3rd edition.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Associate Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology & Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• Associate Professor of Cell Biology & Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• PhD, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
• Fellowship in Endocrinology, Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
• Post-Doctoral Research, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Dr. Fisher's current research projects focus on hypoglycemia and diabetes. He lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally on various topics of endocrinology and diabetes. Dr. Fisher has won numerous awards for his teaching, research, and patient care.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Assistant Fellowship Director, Fellowship in Family Planning, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Clerkship Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Director of Education, Ryan Center Training Program, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Education:

• MD, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI
• MPH, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
• Fellowship in Family Planning, University of Illinois-Chicago and The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Dr. Holmquist, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, is a leader of medical education in the University of Chicago Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She teaches residents in the outpatient clinic and operating room, holds several director positions, is a career and faculty advisor, and develops curriculum for the Section of Family Planning and Contraceptive Research. Dr. Holmquist also lectures on many topics important to gynecologic and reproductive healthcare, including adolescent reproductive health topics. She has received several awards for excellence in medical education.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Executive Director, American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, Oak Brook, IL

Board Certifications:

• Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education:

• MD, University of Illinois Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Residency, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Illinois Medical Center and Clinics at Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship, Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MA

Dr. Krasuski spent three years as a Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Aging, NIH, where he did research in the neuroimaging of dementing disorders. Currently, he spends most of his time lecturing to thousands of physicians yearly on psychiatric topics. He is known for his ability to clearly explain complex and little understood topics.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor of Neurology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
• Assistant Neurology Residency Program Director, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL

Board Certifications:

• Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education:

• MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
• Chief Resident in Neurology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Dr. McCoyd completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at University of Chicago before becoming a faculty member at Loyola, where he is also the assistant neurology residency program director. He is known as an exceptional speaker who presents outstanding, high-yield lectures.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, Rheumatology, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Residency, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
• Fellowship in Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

Dr. Niewold is an academic physician-scientist who gives invited lectures to fellow physicians. In addition, he is involved with the teaching and lecturing curriculum at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine including a lecture series for preparation of the rheumatology board exam. He was recently a Distinguished Lecturer for an NCME Grand Rounds series on Rheumatoid Arthritis, and gave 15 Grand Rounds lectures (Category 1 CME) to Internal Medicine programs around the country. Dr. Niewold provides high-yield, memorable Rheumatology lectures for board review.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Chief, Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Dr. Pitrak is a highly experienced board review lecturer on infectious diseases, as well as lecturing for the Respiratory and Critical Care Board exam sponsored by the American College of Chest Physicians. He was also named the Department of Medicine, Outstanding Educator by the Internal Medicine Residency Program at University of Chicago. He has been recognized by Best Doctors in America.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

Education:

• MD, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
• Residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Dr. Portugal is a highly sought-after educator in the field of otolaryngology, having participated in more than 100 invited lectures. He also chairs 2 committees and is a member of three others at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Portugal is an outstanding speaker who provides concise and engaging lectures laser-focused on exam topics.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Residency in Internal Medicine, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Allergy & Immunology, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Dr. Sabin authored papers on topics including asthma, sinus disease, allergen immunotherapy and eczema. He was several awards including two for Outstanding Resident Teacher Award. Dr. Sabin served as chief resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. His special interests include asthma, nasal allergies, sinus disease, and drug and food allergies.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Mainz, included training as a visiting student at Baylor College, University of California San Francisco, Duke University, and Harvard University
• Residency, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
• Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Dr. Seiwert has authored several published articles and book chapters. He has also given numerous lectures locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Seiwert has been honored with many awards for his work pertaining to head and neck cancer.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Dr. Sorrentino has given hundreds of lectures and presentations, including several board review lectures on cardiology. Twice, Dr. Sorrentino has been named Best Doctor for the Chicago Metro Area by Chicago Magazine. He has also received the Outstanding Clinical Service Award from the University of Chicago Department of Medicine. Dr. Sorrentino has hosted more than 70 programs for ReachMD on XM Satellite Radio.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Medical Director, Rush University PFT Lab, Chicago, IL
• Co-Director, Rush University Asthma Center, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• Fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Dr. Stein's interests are the diagnosis and treatment of difficult-to-manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His research focuses on the quality of care delivered to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, Dermatology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Education:

• MD, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
• Residency in Dermatology, Roger Williams Medical Center/Boston University, Providence, RI
• PhD, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
• Fellowship in Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH

Dr. Maria Tsoukas specializes in general dermatology, skin cancer therapy, cosmetic dermatologic surgery, and cutaneous laser surgery. She directs several research studies investigating the expansion of skin photodynamic therapy in the treatment of precancerous lesions and inflammatory acne. Dr. Tsoukas is an experienced lecturer and is a member of several Patient's Guide websites providing physician-reviewed information.

Titles/Affiliations/Positions:

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Attending Physician, Section of Nephrology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine and Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Education:

• MD, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Nephrology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Dr. Whittier is involved with the teaching and lecturing curriculum at Rush University including a lecture series for preparation of the internal medicine board exam. In addition, he has won the Teaching and Service Award in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Whittier has published many articles, abstracts, and book chapters on various topics of internal medicine and nephrology.