September 2026

RHEUMATOLOGY

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE RHEUMATOLOGY 2026 INCOMING AND OUTGOING FELLOWS

3 New Fellows Join Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology

Shivang Chaudhary, MD
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
I chose Northwestern Medicine because it felt like the right combination of excellent clinical training, strong mentorship and a genuinely supportive community. The breadth of clinical and research opportunities gives me the chance to explore my interests and continue shaping the kind of rheumatologist I hope to become. Being able to do all of that in Chicago, close to family and in a city I love, made Northwestern Medicine the perfect choice for me.
Shyam Patel, MD
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
I chose Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology because, from my interview experience, it felt like a place where I could receive excellent clinical training while being surrounded by supportive faculty who are also leaders in their fields. I was also drawn to the flexibility, opportunities and support to pursue my academic interests. I also appreciated the camaraderie among co-fellows and a genuinely collaborative environment. Having grown up in the Chicago suburbs, the opportunity to return home was very exciting.
​Jesus Zamora-Pineda, MD
Medical School: Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
What really drew me to Northwestern Medicine was the people. Everyone I met was incredibly nice, hardworking and smart — and I really believe that being nice comes first. At the same time, Northwestern Medicine has amazing faculty doing exciting, cutting-edge research and pushing the field of rheumatology forward. I wanted to train somewhere where I could learn from leaders in the field, grow as a clinician and researcher, and still feel supported by the people around me. After being here, I’ve found that the culture I saw during the interview process was exactly what I hoped it would be, and I feel very lucky to be part of this program.

Fond Farewells to Our Graduating Fellows

Natania Field, MD, PhD
Coterminous Instructor and T32 Research Trainee at Northwestern University
Clarice Lin, MD, MSCI
Coterminous Instructor and T32 Research Trainee at Northwestern University
Eseosa (Olive) Osaghae, MD
Attending Rheumatologist, General Rheumatology and Community Practice at Sinai Chicago at Mount Sinai Hospital
Anu Pandit, MD
Assistant Professor at University of Alabama Birmingham

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