Chief Residents (PGY 5) Kanika Chawla, MD Hometown: Delhi, India Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine Why SIU? I chose SIU program because of the rapport I saw between the residents as a group and with the attendings. As a trainee, it was not only important to go to a program where I would get a robust surgical education but also where I would be a part of a close-knit group working towards a common goal of becoming and educating skilled and safe surgeons. Email:
kchawla22@siumed.edu Mary "Cat" Brandt, MD Hometown: Bloomington, IL Medical School: Southern Illinois University