Hospital Medicine
About UsThe Division of Hospital Medicine is defining a new standard of excellence by delivering collaborative, compassionate and comprehensive care to high-complexity patients and their families, by researching and innovating to make a positive impact on patient and health system outcomes and by shaping the next generation of medical professionals through mentorship and education.
Our greatest strength is our people. We know that the best way to ensure the highest quality care for our patients is to make every effort to support our healthcare professionals.”
– Kevin J. O’Leary, MD
What We Do
Faculty: Meet the Team
View individual profiles of our faculty members and learn about their research and clinical specialties.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (2016)
Clinical Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
Dr. Twaddle combines nearly thirty years of experience in the care of seriously ill people and their families in a variety of areas of service. She currently serves as the Medical Director for Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care at Northwestern Medicine - Lake Forest Hospital. Her academic work includes developing curriculum, guidelines and models of care for healthcare professionals to provide care for the seriously ill in all settings. In addition, at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, she works with teams that are evaluating the impact of communication skills training on...
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
Care of hospitalized medicine patients, medical student and resident education
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine) and Pediatrics
I am a hospital-based physician, in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Northwestern Memorial and Lurie Children's Hospitals. In addition, I serve as key clinical faculty in the Internal Medicine Residency, which affords me the opportunity to further the practice of Evidence-Based Medicine among our trainees.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine) and Pediatrics
Dr. Bhasin completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in 2016. His primary focus is in the care of hospitalized adults and hospitalized children.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
Medical Informatics, Health Information Systems
Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
Kevin is Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine, Associate Chair for Quality in the Department of Medicine, and Medical Director for Quality for Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is the founding Director of the Northwestern Medicine Academy for Quality and Safety Improvement (NM AQSI), a professional development program to train leaders in quality improvement. In 2015, AQSI received the Leape Ahead Award from the American Association for Physician Leadership.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
Palliative Care is a subspecialty that focuses on the relief or prevention of suffering -- physical, psychological, or spiritual -- in patients or families facing a life-threatening illness. My interests lie in advanced symptom management and the role palliative care can play in an intergrated healthcare system.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine) and Pediatrics
Dr. Ann-Marie Tantoco practices as a med-peds hospitalist in Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
interested in internal medicine in the perioperative setting
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Diversity and 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.
Housestaff Research Portal
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.