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Medical Student Education and General Surgery Residency Program at the University of Illinois Colleg The Chair of the department is J.

The UICOMP Department of Surgery has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care and teaching. Our education program includes a General Surgery Residency Program now comprised of four categorical residents per year. The program received an increase in complement to start the 2014/15 academic year. This five year program trains and prepares residents for General Practice Services as well as Fellowships. The department also manages the Surgical Clerkship in the training of medical students. Stephen Marshall, M.D., Vice-Chair is James R. DeBord, M.D., Residency Program Director is Steve Tsoraides, M.D. The department consists of seventeen sections dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare and training.

10/31/2025

Trick or treat, OSF and UICOMP surgery style! 🎃
Our Pediatric Surgery attendings brought the Halloween spirit to the hospital; and we’re here for it! One more reason we love being part of this team. 🩷🩺🕸️

10/26/2025

A few weeks ago Dr. Agarwal, PGY-3 gave a grand rounds presentation joining her past education in design engineering with her passion for surgery.

Dr. Agarwal discussed the intersections between the two and the lessons we can apply from engineering into our work as physicians. She highlighted the importance of thinking outside the box and how important creativity is to drive innovation inside and outside of the OR.

Thank you for the wonderful and insightful presentation, Dr. Agarwal! 👏👏👏

10/24/2025

🥳 A huge congratulations to our very own Dr. Ipek Sapci, PGY-5, for matching into Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio!!! 🥳

Dr. Sapci has worked tirelessly to achieve this dream and we could not be more proud of her!

We wish her the best in all things colorectal 🔪💩
Congratulations again, Dr. Sapci 👏👏👏

10/21/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Shandilya Ramdas! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate his match into Surgical Critical Care at the University of Florida in Gainesville! 🐊💙🧡

He might not love taking pictures 😅… but we managed to catch this rare one of him actually enjoying the cold weather outside ❄️😎

Your Peoria family couldn’t be prouder!! We know you’ll bring your calm under pressure, sharp clinical instincts, and signature quiet strength to the Gator Nation!

Here’s to a future full of ICU saves, leadership, and success. Congratulations, Dr. Ramdas! 🎊👏

09/26/2025

We want to take a moment to congratulate one of our very own chief residents, Dr. Shuqi Kang, on her fellowship match at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey for Surgical Critical Care. We could not be more proud! 🥳🥳🥳

09/21/2025

Application season is upon us and we want you to join our surgery family! Important dates listed above ⬆️ We can’t wait to meet you!

08/09/2025

For our final intern spotlight, we have Dr. Bhakti Dixit!

Medical school: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Hometown and Family: I was born in a northern suburb outside of Chicago before moving to Toledo, Ohio, where I grew up with my 2 younger siblings, who are a lot of fun to be around. After finishing undergrad at Youngstown State University, I returned home to pursue my master’s and start medical school. Being back in Toledo allowed me to be closer to my family, who is a huge part of my support system. Plus, I met my amazing boyfriend Jacob in medical school in anatomy lab during our M1 year. Now with starting residency, it feels like a full circle moment to be back in Illinois. Toledo will still hold a special place in my heart, and I get really excited when people recognize it!

Fun fact: I believe that any dog can be a lap dog :) and costco cake the best!

Hobbies: photosynthesizing outside in the sun, eating ice cream, going on walks, (eating ice cream while going on walks which makes the ice cream 0 calories), reading, watching reality TV, hanging out with friends.

Welcome to the family, Dr. Dixit! 👏👏👏

08/03/2025

Meet another one of our interns, Dr. Alexis Pullizzi!

Medical School: I attended Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in North Carolina. Where I had the privilege of working with many underserved communities, including migrant farm workers.

Hometown and Family: I’m originally from Warren, Michigan, a suburb just outside of Detroit, where I was actively involved in gymnastics, Allstar cheerleading, track, and had the honor of leading my high school cheer team to a district championship. I also spent much of my childhood in Oscoda, Michigan, where I developed a deep appreciation for the beach, wilderness, and life on the water, all of which continue to inspire the things I love to do today. I now live with my amazing husband and our three fur babies, Lily, Rory, and Callie, who bring endless joy to my life. You can catch a glimpse of our little crew on TikTok

Fun Fact: I love plants! It’s incredible to see what can grow with just a little sunshine, water, and love. I have the same philosophy for people.

Hobbies: My hobbies include baking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and designing home renovation projects for my husband to bring to life.

Welcome to the family, Dr. Pullizzi 👏👏👏

08/01/2025

Continuing our intern spotlights, today we introduce Dr. Zack Griffin!

Med School: East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine

Hometown and Family: I was born in Houston, TX and raised in Kingsport, TN—home of sweet tea, breathtaking mountains, and more Cracker Barrels than Starbucks. My wife, Mandy, is also an intern here at UICOMP, so my home has no shortage of caffeine. My parents, Mark and Jennifer, are business owners and my younger brother, Will, is a student at the University of Tennessee preparing for law school.

Fun Fact: While hiking in Banff, Alberta, I found myself face-to-face with a massive grizzly bear—six miles from the nearest human. Fortunately, he was more interested in the berries he was eating than evaluating my wilderness first aid skills.

Hobbies: I enjoy fresh water and salt water fishing and was once proudly sponsored by a fishing gear company—which made it slightly more justifiable to spend hours chasing fish. I also custom build and play guitars and spent several years performing in a band. Music and the outdoors have always helped keep me grounded, focused, and balanced.

Welcome to the family, Dr. Griffin! 👏👏👏

07/31/2025

🎄Christmas came early in our surgery department!
Our interns and second-years just received their laparoscopic training kits. Now time to show up to skills lab ready to work! 💪
Champions aren’t born; they’re built, one suture at a time.

Let the surgical training (and flexing) begin! 🔪🏆

07/31/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to one of our amazing attending, Dr. Ahmed! 🎉
Your dedication to teaching, patient care, and surgical excellence inspires us every day. Thank you for leading by example and helping shape the next generation of surgeons.
We’re lucky to learn from you — wishing you a day as exceptional as you are! 🎂🩺🔪

07/26/2025

Our next intern introduction is to Dr. Derek Sonnenberg!

Med school: University of Illinois College of Medicine- Rockford

Hometown and Family: Originally from Maryville IL, and an only child. My wife’s name is Heather, and we share three kiddos - Piper (4), Liam (2), Palmer (6 mo)

Fun Fact: I was a LT in the Navy before residency and a firefighter/paramedic before med school. I own my own fire truck and I eat Oreos without dunking them in milk. I run them under the kitchen faucet.

Hobbies: Family time doing just about anything. I love being a dad and husband. Playing video games with high school friends.

Welcome to our surgery family, Dr. Sonnenberg! 👏👏👏

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624 NE Glen Oak Avenue, 2nd Floor
Peoria, IL
61603

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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(309) 655-2383

Website

https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/depts/academic/surgery/residency/

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