Associate Junior Faculty Scholars

Dr. Stanford is an Assistant Professor in the Section of Emergency Medicine and the Director of ED HIV and STI Screening at the Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE). Dr. Stanford received her Doctor of Medicine at Columbia University, followed by a residency in emergency medicine at Harvard MGH/Brigham & Women’s, and then a Master of Public Health degree at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Stanford is active in social emergency medicine, chairing both state and national Social EM committees. She runs a robust ED HIV screening program and developed an innovative universal syphilis screening program. Her research focuses on the use of the emergency department visit to address the social determinants of health, including infectious diseases, sexual and reproductive health, homelessness, and human trafficking. Utilizing implementation science methods to inform program development, implementation, and expansion, Dr. Stanford hopes to improve early diagnosis and access to care through innovative ED screening and referral programs.

Katie Rowland is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Section of Pediatric Surgery, at the University of Chicago.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University, majoring as a University Scholar with an emphasis in biology and the medical humanities.  She earned her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Population Health Science degrees from Washington University in Saint Louis.  She completed her general surgery residency training at Washington University in Saint Louis and fellowship training in pediatric surgery at Oregon Health and Science University.  At the University of Chicago she is a pediatric surgeon with a clinical emphasis on minimally invasive techniques.  She has an interest in quality improvement in the delivery of pediatric surgical care.  She has an academic research focus in moral and professional formation in medical education.  She is a Faculty Fellow at the Hyde Park Institute and the course director of the Scholars in Ethics and Medicine program, where she teaches University of Chicago medical and undergraduate students in the cultivation of character, using a virtue ethics framework to promote flourishing as a physician and in life. 

Yousuf Kyeso is a clinical transplant nephrologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago. He earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan in 2011 then completed his internal medicine residency at Rochester Regional Health/University of Rochester in 2017. Soon after, he joined the Johns Hopkins Hospital where he finished his fellowship training in nephrology and kidney transplantation. His academic work has been focused on studying noninvasive methods of detecting kidney transplant rejection and predicting long-term survival. His clinical interests include evaluation of multi organ transplant recipients and management of incompatible kidney transplant recipients. 

He has presented his research at several national meetings including the American Society of Nephrology, the National Kidney Foundation, and the American Transplant Congress. He has published several peer reviewed papers . Dr. Kyeso is heavily involved in the teaching program of his fellows at the University of Chicago and he was awarded by his department for his excellence in education.

Sarah Shubeck, MD, MS, is a breast surgical oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with benign breast conditions and breast cancer. In addition to Dr. Shubeck’s commitment to her clinical practice, she is also passionate about using research to improve healthcare. Some of her research has included studying the value, variation and quality of surgical care. Dr. Shubeck’s research interests are focused on understanding current cancer care delivery and the development and implementation of evidence-based health care policy that can promote equitable outcomes experienced by individuals with breast cancer and beyond.

Dr. Perez-Gutierrez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in kidney and liver transplantation.

Dr. Perez-Gutierrez received her medical degree from the University of Veracruz in Mexico, where she graduated summa cum laude. She then completed her General Surgery residency at the National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition in Mexico City.

Dr. Perez-Gutierrez then spent three years at the Thomas Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh performing translational research, focusing on tolerance induction models using cell immune therapy.

She completed an abdominal transplant fellowship and pancreatic islet transplantation fellowship at the University of Chicago and has played an important role in the clinical growth of the Abdominal Transplant Program.

Due to her experience in pediatric transplant surgery acquired during her fellowship, Dr. Perez-Gutierrez is the primary pediatric kidney transplant surgeon at the University of Chicago.

As a Spanish-speaking transplant surgeon, Dr. Perez-Gutierrez is dedicated to helping Hispanic patients and their families who seek the highest-quality transplant care, and she is part of the newly established Hispanic Transplant Program. Her academic work has focused on transplant outcomes and biomarkers. Dr. Perez-Gutierrez has been instrumental in the development of the biorepository of the University of Chicago Transplantation Institute, which has the goal of fostering transplant research and collaborations. At the same time, she continues her own translational efforts, which are demonstrated in her multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

Andrew Benjamin, MD, a board-certified surgeon, specializes in trauma and acute care surgery, and is an expert in quickly diagnosing and treating patients with traumatic and critical injuries.

Along with his commitment to his clinical practice, Dr. Benjamin is also devoted to improving outcomes for trauma patients through clinical and translational research, with a special interest in machine learning and bioinformatics related to resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock.

Dr. Lindsay Jaeger is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and the Medical Director of the Comer Children’s Emergency Room. She is also the Medical Directors of the UChicago Medicine sections of Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Preparedness. Dr. Jaeger received her medical doctorate from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency training at The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Her post-doctoral training also included fellowships in pediatric emergency medicine and emergency medicine ultrasound at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and an EMS fellowship at UChicago Medicine.

Dr. Jaeger presented research at several national conventions, including an EMS Telemedicine Pilot project at the National Association of EMS Physicians Annual Meeting. Much of her research experience is multidisciplinary, focusing on pediatrics as well as obstetrics, gynecology, nephrology, and cardiology, among others. Dr. Jaeger also serves on the EMS Medical Directors Consortium committee for Chicago EMS, the EMS for Children Illinois Chapter, and is the Co-Chair of a subcommittee of the National EMS for
Children. Through working with each of these organizations, her focus is on developing EMS protocols, policies, procedures on pediatric cardiac arrest and airway care, transport protocols, and education on medication administration. This focus on pediatric prehospital care reduces health disparities by addressing educational and policy gaps and barriers. As of 2023, Dr. Jaeger has joined the faculty at Emory University.

Dr. Abid Khan joined The University of Chicago Medicine in 2022 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and an Acute Care Surgeon at UChicago Medicine’s Level 1 Trauma Center.

Dr. Khan earned his Medical Doctorate from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Following his medical education, he completed a Residency in General Surgery at the John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois along with a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Before joining UChicago Medicine, Dr. Khan served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Associate Program Director and Residency Site Director at the University of Colorado General Surgery Residency Program. As a clinician, he has practiced at UCHealth Memorial Hospital, UCHealth Grandview Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs.

Dr. Khan’s commitment to excellence is recognized by his peers and the medical community as he was honored with the Top Doctor Colorado Springs award by Colorado Springs Magazine in 2021.

Dr. Khan’s scholarly contributions include many authored or co-authored publications on various topics related to trauma and acute care surgery. Some of his notable publications include “Indicators of Survival and Favorable Functional Outcomes After Decompressive Craniectomy: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study,” “Clearing the Cervical Spine in Patients with Distracting Injuries: An AAST Multi-Institutional Trial,” and “Utilization of Percentage of Predicted Forced Vital Capacity to Stratify Rib Fracture Patients: An Updated Clinical Practice Guideline.”

In addition to his academic and clinical pursuits, Dr. Khan is an enthusiastic educator. He has delivered numerous presentations as part of grand rounds at various medical institutions, including Rush University Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center, UCHealth Memorial Hospital, and UChicago Medicine. He has also been invited to speak at conferences and workshops on topics such as acute pancreatitis, surgical emergencies, and traumatic brain injury.

Dr. Nathan Olson is an accomplished Emergency Medicine physician and educator. He currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Section of Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Olson his Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of California, San Diego earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

Following his medical education, Dr. Olson completed his residency training in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. During his residency, he received the Education College Award for Best Procedure Teacher two years in a row. Dr. Olson is an expert in simulation education and held the title of Simulation Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. He also served as the Emergency Medicine Clerkship Simulation Director and was responsible for implementing simulation-based training for the residency program.

Currently, Dr. Olson serves as the Simulation Education Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Chicago. He has been actively involved in research and has published several peer-reviewed articles in medical journals. His research focuses on topics such as emergency medicine resident grit, non-cognitive characteristics, and wellness curriculum development.

Dr. Olson’s commitment to professional development is evident through his active membership in professional societies such as the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. He has also received numerous awards and honors, including the Outstanding Emergency Medicine Faculty Educator Award from the University of Chicago.

In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Olson remains actively involved in clinical practice. He currently works as an Emergency Medicine physician at the University of Chicago, where he provides clinical care and mentors residents.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dr. Olson has contributed to the field through invited speaking engagements, both nationally and regionally. He has presented on topics such as simulation education, wellness interventions, and resuscitation techniques.

Dr. Olson’s dedication to teaching extends beyond his own institutions. He has been involved in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows throughout his career. He has served as a course director, facilitator, and instructor for various educational programs, including simulation sessions, procedural training, and clinical shifts.

Dr. Nathan Olson is a highly accomplished and respected Emergency Medicine physician and educator. His expertise in simulation education, commitment to research, and passion for teaching have made him a valuable asset to the medical community and the community of UChicago Medicine.

Dr. Amanda Adeleye is a reproductive endocrinologist and an Assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the section of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She completed her medical degree at Columbia University. Dr. Adeleye completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia’s New York Presbyterian Hospital. She pursued a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of California San Francisco. She is interested in health care disparities in fertility care as well as the reproductive considerations for transgender and non-binary people. Dr. Adeleye also has an interest in patient education and is on the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Patient Education committee and Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Medical Student and Resident education committee.