Geriatrics

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We embrace the importance of quality of life — a sense of satisfaction, meaningful activity and the ability to express values and enjoy relationships — as an integral component of healthcare for older adults.”

— Lee Lindquist, MD

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Faculty: Meet the Team

View individual profiles of our faculty members and learn about their research and clinical specialties.

Stacy Cooper Bailey

Associate Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) and Medicine (Geriatrics)

Dr. Bailey is a health services researcher investigating the definition and measurement of health literacy, its extent and associations with various health outcomes, and the testing of innovative and viable ‘low-literacy’ intervention strategies to help individuals promote, protect, and manage their health. Her research experience and interests extend across various contexts, including disease prevention, medication safety, chronic disease self-management and hospital readmissions. Her work also focuses on the broader theme of health inequalities, especially those experienced by individuals wi...

Rachel O'Conor

Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) and Medicine (Geriatrics)

I am a health services and public health researcher. My research focuses on understanding cognitive and psychosocial determinants of chronic disease self-management behaviors and health outcomes. I am interested in the design and evaluation of pragmatic, health system and community-based self-management support interventions for chronically ill adults who experience significant social and economic hardship. Additionally, my research seeks to understand and address self-care complexity for individuals with multiple chronic conditions and bridge the gap between complex medical systems and indivi...

June M McKoy

Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics), Medical Education and Preventive Medicine

My primary research foci are in the areas of cancer survivorship, cancer pharmacoeconomics, comparative effectiveness analyses, HIV and cancer, and adverse drug reactions in older individuals living with cancer.

Lee Ann Lindquist

Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics)

Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Education, Discharge Processes/ Transitional Care, Paid Caregivers of Seniors, Patient Safety, Medical Education

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Diversity & Inclusion

The department works toward an environment of inclusion and support through the Diversity and Cultural Affairs Council and through several dedicated events and initiatives.

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Former PSTP Trainee Luisa Morales Nebreda, MD

Physician-Scientist Training & Resources

We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.

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Mary Pat MauroWe invite your philanthropic partnership in helping us achieve our research and teaching missions each day. You can contact MaryPat Mauro for more information on supporting the Division of Geriatrics at 312-503-1090 or marypat.mauro@northwestern.edu.

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