Mailing #1 - Pritzker School of Medicine - University of Chicago

Hello Future Pritzker MS16er! 

Congratulations once again on your acceptance and decision to join us at the most delightful place on earth, the 

Pritzker School of Medicine. We, Sahi and Emily (or Sahily, if you prefer), would like to introduce ourselves as your 

Orientation 2012 Co-Chairs. Our orientating adventures will begin on Thursday, August 2, 2012 and we simply 

cannot wait to welcome you to our Pritzker family with a magical weekend of fun, food, information*, and 

bonding! Orientation concludes on Monday, August 6, 2012, with classes starting the following day. For now, 

enjoy a restful and relaxing summer, and celebrate your success, hard work, and achievements that have gotten 

you to this point! 

In just a few short months, you will be receiving those infamous maroon scrub pants to finally complete your 

Pritzker med student ensemble. Until then, we will shower you with a series of suspense-filled informational 

mailings to prepare you for Orientation and life as a Pritzkerite/Pritzkerino/Pritzkerian. This subsequent snail mail 

and email will include information about Orientation events, housing, medical school, Pritzker, Hyde Park, Chicago, 

Sahi’s fever of the Bieber, and much more. This is the first of three mailings that will be sent to you throughout the 

spring and summer. Each mailing will include a great deal of important information, but we encourage you to take 

the time to go through it. You can also access this information through the Orientation Website: 

http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/current/ students/orientation/, which will be updated throughout the summer, and 

will include electronic copies of all items sent from us. 

Please feel free to email us at orientation@bsd.uchicago.edu with any questions, concerns, or haikus about 

Orientation, Chicago, or the wonders that await you come the first week of August! 

Included in this mailing you will find: 

� A welcome letter from our White Coat Ceremony committee 

� A white coat sizing chart 

� A list of hotel accommodations for family and friends for Orientation weekend 

� A greeting from our eight MS15 Pritzker Ambassadors – all of whom would love to answer your questions 

about medical school, housing, Pritzker, and much more! 

o Note: the Pritzker Societies are mentioned by the White Coat chairs, as well as the Pritzker 

Ambassadors. More information on these societies (and which awesome one you have been 

placed into) will be provided in future mailings. 

� A housing flyer with helpful online resources and a link to the MS16 Housing Google Group 

� A summer fun reading list that includes recommendations from faculty and students – this is just for your 

enjoyment (i.e. not required)! 

� Information on immunization requirements 

� Information about Student Disability Services 

� Chicago’s Summer Festival Guide (in case you are in town early!) 

Some important deadlines to keep in mind: 

� June 1 – Due date for White Coat invitation addresses and sizes (online survey) 

� July 1 – Due date for immunization forms 

We look forward to seeing you at Orientation on August 2 nd ! 

Warmly, 

Sahi Denduluri, MS15 Emily Walker Stockert, MS15 

*there will be a lot to take in, but don’t worry! We will be sure to make your transition into the busy life of a med 

student as smooth (and fun!) as possible.

Dear Class of 2016, 

We are quite excited to welcome you into the Pritzker community! As you know, your time at Pritzker 

will officially begin with Orientation on August 2, 2012. At the conclusion of Orientation, the Pritzker 

community will celebrate your formal introduction into the medical profession with the White Coat 

Ceremony. This ceremony honors the commitment to blending knowledge, excellence, and compassion 

into our lifelong careers as physicians. During this ceremony, you will be presented with your first white 

coat by your Pritzker society advisor; more information on society advising will be provided in future 

Orientation communications. You will also have the opportunity to recite the Hippocratic Oath before 

your family, friends, and new colleagues. 

The White Coat Ceremony will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2012, in the Rockefeller 

Memorial Chapel on the University of Chicago campus (5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago), and will last 

approximately ninety minutes. Following the ceremony, the University of Chicago Medical and Biological 

Sciences Alumni Association will host a reception in the Winter Garden of the Booth School of Business 

to celebrate this special occasion. 

Since the White Coat Ceremony is a significant milestone in your medical education and career, we 

encourage you to invite all persons whom you feel have helped you to reach this point. Simply provide 

us with the names and addresses of the family and friends you wish to invite, and we will mail formal 

invitations to them. Invitations are not required for entry into the chapel, but they are a great way to let 

people know that you would like them to attend the ceremony. At this time, please go to 

http://tinyurl.com/pritzkerwhitecoat2012 to fill out your white coat order and enter names and 

addresses of individuals you would like to invite. Please fill out this survey as soon as possible. The 

survey will be closed on June 1, 2012. If you experience any problems with the survey or have questions 

after the survey has closed, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

The online survey will also allow you to submit your white coat size so that we may order the 

appropriate coat for you. A guide with sizing instructions has been included in this mailing. The coats 

tend to run large, so you might want to order one size smaller to ensure a good fit. In addition to the 

sizes listed on the instruction sheet, there is a size 2 available for individuals who wish to order a smaller 

coat. For men who wear a “tall” suit coat, there is a “tall” option for the white coat. Please be sure to 

select these options on the survey. 

We understand the anticipation and anxiety that many of you may be experiencing as you prepare to 

enter medical school, as we were in the same position less than a year ago. If we can help to ease your 

transition in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the e-mail addresses provided below. Again, 

welcome to Pritzker. We look forward to meeting you in August! 

Sincerely, 

Alex Cole, MS15 

alexandercole@uchicago.edu 

Jimin Kim, MS15 

jiminkim@uchicago.edu 

2012 White Coat Committee Co-Chairs

Sizing 

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Women’s Apparel 

Unisex Apparel 

Neck 

Chest 

Waist 

Men 

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below larynx. 

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around shoulder blades. 

Waist: Measure at point you 

wear your pants, but not over 

trousers. Hold tape firm, but not 

tight. 

Women 

Bust: Measure around shoulder 

blades, under arms and around 

fullest part of bust, holding tape 

gently. Keep tape straight and 

level. 

Waist: Measure around natural 

waistline, wearer should be 

relaxed, not holding breath. 

Hips: Measure around fullest 

part of hip, about 9” down from 

waistline. 

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Hotel Accommodations 

If family or friends are coming into town to help you get settled and/or to attend the White Coat 

Ceremony, you may want them to stay at your place. If not, you can use any general online travel 

site to find accommodations. Also, please reference this list of hotels recommended by the 

University. http://visit.uchicago.edu/accommodations.shtml 

Please note: Staying at a hotel near O’Hare airport is not extremely convenient for events taking place in Hyde Park. 

For example, a cab ride from O’Hare to the University of Chicago will likely cost around $50. 

Also, summertime in Chicago is filled with many citywide events, especially the weekend of 

Orientation. If you think that your family will be staying in a hotel in the city, it may be beneficial to 

make hotel reservations as soon as possible. 

The Hilton Chicago 

We have partnered with the Hilton Chicago (http://www.hiltonfamilychicago.com/uchicago/) to 

provide affordable and accessible rooms in the heart of the city. The Hilton Chicago offers free 

shuttle service to and from campus at designated times. Airport shuttles are available for purchase 

by contacting the Concierge Desk at 312-922-4400. 

* Asterisks indicate participants in the 2012 University of Chicago Preferred Hotel Program. 

On and Near Campus 

Accommodations Contact Information 

International House: 1414 East 59th Street 773.753.2270 

The Quadrangle Club: 1155 East 57th Street 773.702.2550 

University Quarters Bed & Breakfast: 6137 South Kimbark Ave 866.712.6166 

Ramada Inn Lake Shore*: 4900 S. Lake Shore Drive 773.288.5800 or 773.288.5819 

Downtown Chicago 

Hotel Telephone 

Chicago River North Hotel: 410 North Dearborn Street 312.573.080 or 312.494.9301 

Courtyard Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile: 

165 E. Ontario Street 

312.573.080 

Club Quarters - Central Loop*: 111 West Adams Street 312.214.6400 

Club Quarters - Wacker at Michigan*: 75 E. Wacker Drive 312.357.6400 

Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront*: 

312.836.5900 

511 North Columbus Drive 

800.EMBASSY 

Fairfield Suites Chicago: 216 E. Ontario St. 312.787.3777 

Four Seasons Hotel*: 120 E. Delaware Street 312.280.8800 or 800.332.3442 

Hilton Chicago*: 720 South Michigan Ave. 312.922.4400 

Homewood Suites by Hilton*: 40 E. Grand Avenue 800.225.5466 or 312.644.2222 

Hyatt Regency Chicago*: 151 E. Wacker Drive 312.565.1234 or 888.591.1234 

Hyatt Regency - McCormick Place*: 2233 S. MLK Drive 312.567.1234 or 800.233.1234

Inn of Chicago*: 162 East Ohio Street 312.787.3100 or 866.858.4430 

InterContinental Chicago*: 505 N. Michigan Avenue 312.944.4100 or 800.628.2112 

The James: 55 E. Ontario 312.337.1000 

Omni Chicago*: 676 N. Michigan Avenue 312.944.5011 or 800.THE.OMNI 

Park Hyatt Chicago: 800 N. Michigan Avenue 312.335.1234 

Peninsula Chicago*: 108 E. Superior Street 312.337.2888 

Red Roof Inn: 162 East Ontario St 312.787.3580 

Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Chicago: 

800.331.3131 

201 E. Walton Place 

312.943.9800 

Ritz-Carlton Chicago*: 160 E. Pearson Street 312.266.1000 

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers*: 301 E. North Water Street 312.464.1000 or 800.233.4100 

The Silversmith Hotel & Suites: 10 S. Wabash Avenue 312.372.7696 

South Loop Hotel*: 11 West 26th Street 312.225.7000 or 877.305.HOTEL 

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago: 401 N. Wabash 312.588.8000 or 877.458.7867 

Wyndham Chicago: 633 North St. Clair 800.996.3426 

W Lakeshore Chicago: 644 N. Lake Shore Drive 312.943.9200 

Hotels Convenient to Chicago Airports 

Hotel Telephone 

Courtyard Chicago Midway Airport: 6610 South Cicero Ave, 

Bedford Park, IL 

708.563.0200 

Doubletree Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport*: 5460 N. River 

Road, Rosemont, IL 

800.222.TREE 

Embassy Suites Chicago O’Hare - Rosemont*: 5500 North 

River Road, Rosemont, IL 

800.EMBASSY 

Hampton Inn Chicago Midway Airport: 6540 S. Cicero Ave, 

Bedford Park, IL 

708.496.1900 

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Midway Airport*: 6530 S. Cicero 708.496.2700 

Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport*: 6624 S. Cicero Avenue 708.563.6490 

Holiday Inn Express Chicago Midway Airport: 6500 S. Cicero 708.458.0202 

Hyatt Regency O’Hare: 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue 847.696.1234 

Marriott Chicago Midway Airport: 6520 S. Cicero Ave 708.594.5500 

Midway Hotel Center: 6520 S. Cicero Ave 88.MID.INNS 

Residence Inn Midway Airport Hotel*: 6638 South Cicero Ave 708.458.7790 

Sleep Inn Midway Airport: 6650 S. Cicero Ave, Bedford Park, IL 708.594.0001

Yimo Lin 

Coggeshall Society Ambassador 

Congratulations on your acceptance, and welcome to Pritzker! I can't wait to meet all of you 

in August. 

My name is Yimo, and I'm a member of the class of 2015. I'm originally from China, but I 

grew up on the beaches of Southern California. I studied philosophy at Brown and spent a 

couple of years at the NIH before coming to Pritzker. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, 

dancing, and philosophizing. 

At Pritzker, I'm the president of OUTpatient, a student group that promotes issues relevant 

to LGBT health. This year we have hosted lectures, discussions, and film screenings offering 

insight into everything from gender-‐reassignment surgery to life as an LGBT elder. I also 

helped organize the LGBT health student symposium, a conference aimed at providing 

LGBT-‐health relevant education to health professional students from around the country. 

Finally, I enjoy volunteering at the free clinics and with the many meaningful service 

initiatives and projects that my peers and predecessors have created. 

If you're at all like I was last year, you may anticipate that medical school will be stressful, 

or that you will have a crushing workload. Don't believe the hype! Life at Pritzker is good. 

It's a true pass/fail curriculum, where everyone is motivated by intellectual curiosity and a 

desire to do well by their future patients, not by (non-‐existent) grades. The academic 

workload is manageable and you will have many opportunities to pursue your outside 

passions, be they in service, sports, activism, or just hanging out with friends. 

Please feel free to write me (yimo@uchicago.edu) if you have any questions or concerns. 

Otherwise, enjoy the rest of your summer, and I'll see you in August!

Jose Morales 

Coggeshall Society Ambassador 

I would like to congratulate each of you and welcome you all to the Pritzker School of 

Medicine. In just a few months time, we’ll be meeting face-‐to-‐face, whilst basking in the 

splendid summer days Chicago so generously offers. I look forward to that time and to 

getting to know each one of you personally. Meanwhile, allow me to introduce myself. 

I was born in Mayaguez, P.R., raised a bit in Los Angeles, CA, before returning back to 

P.R.,and finally settling down in Florida for a while. As a non-‐traditional student, I actually 

returned to the University of Central Florida-‐-‐-‐after completing a bachelor’s degree in 

Liberal Studies in 2002-‐-‐-‐to do a second degree in Molecular Biology in 2006 in 

anticipation of my medical career aspirations. 

Then, to top that off, I moved to London, U.K. to do an M.Sc. in Neuroscience at Imperial 

College. After completing my studies there, I moved to Boston, MA, and worked in a 

research lab at Boston Children’s Hospital for over a year before staring medical school last 

year here at the University of Chicago. 

And boy, let me tell you… life is great at Pritzker! Here, you’ll be given a lot of freedom and 

support to explore your interests and develop personally. I have not only been in involved 

in a variety of medical student groups and organizations, but I have also attended events 

hosted by other University departments, as well as enjoyed activities outside of school 

altogether. 

And for those you of lucky enough to be a part of the most awesome society ever 

(Coggeshall!), you’ll get to explore even more of what Chicago has to offer (I won’t spoil any 

of those surprises just yet). You will also enjoy a great network of faculty and students with 

whom to share your experiences and garner support from when needed while here at 

Pritzker and beyond. If you have any questions you’d like me to personally address, please 

feel free to contact at jmmorales@uchicago.edu. Hasta agosto, baby!

Dear MS16, 

Noura Choudhury 

DeLee Society Ambassador 

Welcome to Pritzker! We’re so excited that you chose to join the Pritzker family! My name 

is Noura and I’m a rising second-‐year and one of the DeLee Society Ambassadors. You may 

catch me running around Orientation with what will likely be the silliest T-‐teams of them 

all, those proudly sporting the DeLee blue tees. 

I hope you’re enjoying the summer before medical school, but be rest assured the fun times 

hardly end when the academic year begins. My first year of med school was, as I am sure 

yours will be as well, absolutely amazing, filled with wonderful classmates and ample time 

to explore your interests outside of the classroom. I came to Pritzker straight out of 

undergrad, where I double concentrated in Biology and English Literature at Brown 

University. I ‘m originally from a suburb of Chicago and was excited to return back to my 

Midwest roots for med school. 

During my first year, I was involved in a number of extracurricular opportunities. To give 

you a sample, I was a co-‐President of REMEDY, which is a student group that will be 

traveling to Peru a month after Orientation to perform service work in a women’s health 

clinic. I am also a Preclinical Curriculum Review Committee Representative, a board 

member of one of the Pritzker free clinics, and co-‐founder of the Pritzker Book Club. 

I’m excited to meet you during Orientation and hope you enjoy your last few weeks of the 

summer! Feel free to contact me with questions at noura.choudhury@gmail.com

Lara Delamater 

DeLee Society Ambassador 

My name is Lara Delamater, I’m a 24 year old homegrown Minnesota girl and member of 

the Pritzker class of 2015. I love traveling, reading, and watching sports, particularly the 

Minnesota Timberwolves (check out Ricky Rubio in the picture!) I just received a letter in 

the mail that had me addressed prematurely as Lara Delamater, M.D. and was scared out of 

my mind. This medical school thing is still a little surreal. Be prepared to learn a lot, forget 

some of it, learn some more, and have an amazing time while doing so. 

I took a year off to do genetic research at the University of Minnesota after graduation. 

Once I started at Pritzker, I got involved with intramurals and the a cappella group Say Ahh, 

both things I never even got the chance to do as an undergrad. I’m also on the Maria Shelter 

Clinic Board; you’ll be able to volunteer with us starting at the end of August. As Co-‐ 

director of Medical Students for Choice, I had the opportunity to go to both the Annual and 

Regional Conference-‐ so much fun. I’ll be representing the greatest society ever – DeLee – 

at Orientation! 

I cannot wait to meet you all in August! I’ll be doing SRP this summer at the Cancer Risk 

Clinic, and I am also heading down to Peru with REMEDY to perform lots and lots of pap 

smears. In the meantime, I’ll definitely be around Hyde Park and the city and beaches, so let 

me know if you move here early! I know last year there were plenty of incoming first years 

that moved in July to get settled well before Orientation. 

You can reach me at ldelamater@uchicago.edu or 651-‐216-‐1516 with any questions about 

Pritzker life, living, having a car, Student Org involvement or why Minnesota is the best 

state ever with underrated sports teams. See you all soon!

Phil Carullo 

Huggins Society Ambassador 

Hello Friends! Congratulations on your acceptance to Pritzker! My name is Phil Carullo and 

I was in your shoes about this time last year! I just want to start off by saying that medical 

school is actually a lot of fun, so don’t stress! Anatomy can feel overwhelming at times, but 

everyone gets the hang of it after the first few weeks! Just keep doing what did in 

undergrad and you will have plenty of time to enjoy life in Chicago! 

So I grew up in NE Pennsylvania and after high school went to the University of Pittsburgh 

gunning for medical school! I ended up changing my major from biology to philosophy, 

took a year off and did some backpacking. During a trip to Israel, I decided to explore the 

West Bank. I was scared and didn’t know what to expect. While on a local bus, a Palestinian 

man about my age looked towards me and asked, “have you heard of Linkin Park?” I was 

like, “yeah of course”…one thing led to another and next thing you know, I’m hanging out 

with him and several of his friends driving around the West Bank in a Mercedes Benz 

listening to Notorious BIG. This random and pleasantly unexpected experience is 

somewhat similar to how medical turned out to be! Pritzker was like, “do you want to be a 

doctor”, and I said “yeah of course”…now I’m done with my first year, had more free time 

than I did during undergrad, learned a bunch of awesome medical stuff and made some 

amazing friends! 

We are very excited for your class’s arrival, so get ready for a once in a lifetime journey and 

do not think about studying before getting here! Enjoy your life and be proud of your 

accomplishments! If you have any questions, comments or concerns please email me! 

philcarullo@gmail.com

Kiara Tulla 

Huggins Society Ambassador 

Hi everyone! CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the PRITZKER FAMILY � 

I am Kiara Tulla and I am one of the Huggins Society Ambassadors. I grew up in Connecticut 

where I spent a lot of time playing sports, frolicking in suburbia, and driving my twin sister 

crazy. I attended Harvard University and graduated in May 2011. After parading around 

Europe for a month, I packed up and moved to Chicago, saying goodbye to the East Coast 

for a while. 

Moving out to the Midwest has been a experience, and I have had a great time getting to 

know the city and my classmates. I can normally be found singing or dancing around 

somewhere in the BSLC with Pritzker Dance group and Say Ahh. I also am a part of the 

Pritzker Chapters of both Student National Medical Association and Latin American 

Medical Student Association which are groups try to support current underrepresented 

minority medical student and younger students looking to pursue careers in medicine. I am 

also a fan of acting like a kid so I am a part of the Washington Park Clinic board, which is a 

student run children’s clinic and I am a part of the S4 board, which is a science club created 

to teach children in interactive ways about how fun and interesting science is. 

In my spare time I like to cook and play IM sports. This summer I am planning on taking 

advantaged of all Chicago has to offer and participated in the Summer Research Program 

(SRP). Although Medical School is a lot of work Pritzker really values your time and your 

sanity so explore the city to its fullest, go to soccer games, go to museums, do research with 

amazing mentors, teach little children and paint a picture every now and then � It is good 

to keep up with what makes you happy and unique while in medical school. 

If you have any questions before you get to campus please feel free to email me 

(tulla@uchicago.edu) or call me (203-‐984-‐4325)!!! See you soon!

Claire Beveridge 

Phemister Society Ambassador 

Yay for coming to Pritzker! I'm so excited to meet all of you. My name is Claire Beveridge, 

and I am a member of the class of 2015. I grew up right outside of DC, and I went to the 

University of Pennsylvania for undergrad. I spent the summer after graduation traveling in 

Europe, enjoying the beaches of Florida, and visiting friends before coming here. 

At Pritzker, I help organize monthly glaucoma screenings, volunteer at clinics, and play 

inner tube water polo (yes you read that correctly and it's awesome). In my spare time I 

explore new restaurants, make desserts, and go to improv shows. This summer I will be 

doing clinical research, and on weekends I plan on visiting friends around the country and 

enjoying my first Lollapalooza! 

I have absolutely loved my first year. Yes there is studying to do, but there is also so much 

time to explore Chicago with your classmates, so take advantage of it! If you have any 

questions at all, please feel free to get in touch with me: claire.beveridge@gmail.com. See 

you all in a few short months.

Kyle Ericson 

Phemister Society Ambassador 

Welcome, class of 2016! Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Chicago 

Pritzker School of Medicine. The Pritzker family is excited to welcome you, and I personally 

look forward to meeting all of you in a few months. 

My name is Kyle Ericson, and I hail from the little beach town of Indialantic, Florida. I 

graduated in May 2011 from the University of Florida and came straight from the warm 

sunshine to the notoriously chilly “Windy City”. The summer before medical school I 

traveled across Europe with old friends and relaxed in the sun by lounging on the beach 

and playing golf. I encourage you to make the most of your time before school starts! 

During your first year you will find you have more free time than you might expect. 

Pritzker recognizes the importance of having a life outside of medical school to indulge in 

your hobbies and get involved with various organizations at the University of Chicago. As 

an example, I spend several hours each week tutoring a high-‐school student from 

Englewood (nearby Chicago neighborhood) through the Chicago Youth Program’s Teen 

Career Program. It is a great organization that allows UChicago students to help Englewood 

students with class-‐work, ACT/SAT prep, and college applications. This opportunity and 

plenty of others are made available through Pritzker. In my spare time I stay active in the 

lovely UChicago facilities, by the beautiful lakeshore, or through UChicago intramurals. I 

enjoy reading, eating (yes, eating is a hobby to some), and spending time in the city. The list 

of things to do in Chicago is practically endless. 

If the Sorting Hat finds you an ambitious, cunning, resourceful, and courageous leader, then 

I will have the pleasure of welcoming you into Slytherin. Oops, did I say Slytherin? I clearly 

meant the Phemister Society. In this great society you will find even more opportunities to 

have fun and get involved. In Phemister we do many great things, including a Phemister 

book club, an annual Halloween dinner, and a quarterly Day of Service. Most importantly, 

we win field day Tug-‐of-‐Wars like it’s our job. 

Again, welcome to the Pritzker family. E-‐mail me at ericson.kj@gmail.com about anything.

Housing in Chicago 

Regents PaRk aPaRtments 

• 1.8 miles from campus (about 15 

minutes by bus) 

• Studio : $1045 - $1290 

• One Bedroom: $1170 - $1605 

• Two Bed/Two Bath: $1550 - $2100 

• Three Bed / Two Bath: $2025 - $2450 

• Four Bed / Four Bath: $3100 - $3200 

• Pro: Close to campus 

• Pro: Many Pritzker MS1s live here 

• Con: Far from downtown 

• Unreliable internet 

Hyde PaRk Locations 

• Studio: $750 

• One Bedroom: $900 

• Two Bedroom: $1400 

• Three Bedroom: $1950 

(Source: Chicago Apartment Finders; 

all averages) 

• Pro: Close to campus 

• Pro: Less expensive than further north 

• Con: Far from downtown 

• Con: Fewer stores than North Side 

soutH LooP Locations 

• Studio: $1,124 

• One Bedroom: $1,382 

• Two Bedroom: $1,863 

• Three Bedroom: $2,401 

(Source: Chicago Apartment Finder, 

Averages) 

• Pro: Close to downtown 

• Pro: Very accessible grocery options 

• Con: Inconvenient without car 

• 5+ miles from campus 

gRaduate student Housing: 

• Studio: $600 - $700 

• One Bedroom: $750 - 900 

• Two Bedroom: $900 - $1000 

• Three Bedroom: $1000 - $1100 

Source: http://rs.uchicago.edu 

• Pros: Close to campus; Can get 

furnished apartments 

• Cons: Far from downtown; can be 

inconvenient without a car 

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Medical Non-Fiction 

Complications, The Checklist 

Manifesto, Better 

by Atul Gawande 

Atul Gawande is just a really big 

deal. 

Mountains Beyond Mountains: The 

Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man 

Who Would Cure the World 

by Tracy Kidder 

In Mountains Beyond Mountains, Kidder details the 

inspirational life and work of Dr. Paul Farmer, as he 

serves the impoverished and medically underserved 

populations of Haiti, Peru, and Russia. If ever there 

were a book that could ground your idealism in the 

profession, this would be it. 

How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman 

The author, an oncologist at Harvard Med School, 

takes a look at doctor/patient communication and 

the biases physicians bring into the clinical 

encounter. 

My Stroke of Insight 

by Jill Bolte Taylor 

A neuroanatomist has a stroke and knows exactly 

what is happening to her as it is happening. 

Really quick and easy read.

Body of Work: Meditations on 

Mortality from the Human Anatomy Lab 

by Christine Montross 

Among all the literary musings on death, the most 

affecting and surprising are by the poet who daily 

confronts it. A humane work by the poet Christine 

Montross, written during, and about, her first year of 

medical school. (Adapted from NYT best seller list 

description). Dr. Montross is a former Pritzker White 

Coat Ceremony Speaker. 

The Emperor of All Maladies: A 

Biography of Cancer 

by Siddhartha Mukherjee 

On its first page, “The Emperor of All Maladies” sets 

forth its intention: to be a definitive history of how 

cancer has been understood, treated, feared and 

politicized throughout all of recorded human history. 

(NYT best seller list description) 

A 2011 Pulitzer Prize winner and selected for last 

year’s Pritzker Book Club. 

Stiff 

by Mary Roach 

Some light reading on the interesting uses of 

cadavers prior to your seminal experience of pre- 

clinical medical coursework in gross anatomy 

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 

by Rebecca Skloot 

The story of a woman whose cancer cells were 

extensively cultured without her permission in 1951 

(NYT best seller list description)

Medical Fiction 

The Andromeda Strain 

by Michael Crichton 

What do a crying baby and an alcoholic have in 

common? This is a fun scifi thriller and an 

entertaining introduction to some of the concepts 

you'll be learning next year in physiology. (Answer: 

alkalosis) 

Cutting for Stone 

by Abraham Verghese 

Verghese (a former white coat speaker at Pritzker) 

writes of conjoined twins, born to a nun in an 

Ethiopian mission. Sadly, their mother died during 

childbirth from this hidden pregnancy. The twins are 

adopted by physicians at the mission, are surgically 

separated, and their lives become forever entwined 

in the world of medicine. (Review adapted from NYT 

best seller list description) 

Chicago Fiction 

Devil in the White City 

by Erik Larson 

A creepy but fascinating read about a serial killer 

during the Chicago World’s fair. And it all took place 

just a few blocks from Pritzker! Also a choice of this 

year’s Pritzker Book Club. 

The Death of Ivan Ilyich 

by Leo Tolstoy 

Tolstoy, the author of War and Peace, satirizes a 

high-court judge in 19th-century Russia as he 

confronts his idiopathic disease and mortality in the 

form of a novella.

General Non-Fiction 

Cannery Row 

by John Steinbeck 

Fiction? Non-fiction? Who can tell? Steinbeck draws 

on his memories of the real inhabitants of Monterey, 

California for what the Chicago Sun Times calls “one 

of the most thoroughly enjoyable and delicious books 

you’ll ever have the fortune to read.” 

Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 

3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body 

by Neil Shubin 

This accessible book traces the evolutionary contexts 

of human anatomy. Dr. Shubin is a professor in the 

University of Chicago Department of Organismal 

Biology and Anatomy and discovered Tiktaalik, 

a fish fossil that exhibited tetrapod-like adaptations. 

The Omnivore’s Dilemma 

by Michael Pollan 

Michael Pollan asks “what should we eat?” in this 

fascinating journey into where our food comes from 

and what that does – and should – mean for us.

Medical Student Immunization Requirements 

Entering medical students are required to show: 

� Proof of immunity through blood titer to Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, German Measles (Rubella), and Hepatitis B. 

� Proof of immunity through blood titer or vaccination to Varicella. Up-to-date Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis vaccine. 

� Tuberculosis screening 

Return this immunization form to the Pritzker School of Medicine by: 

July 1, 2012 

Failure to return your immunization form will result in your being placed 

on restriction, which will deny you the ability to enroll in future classes. 

Questions? Call (773) 795-0013 or page (773) 212-5151 during business 

hours. Be sure to indicate that you are an incoming medical student. 

Mailing Address: 

Pritzker School of Medicine 

c/o Kate Blythe 

924 E. 57th Street, Suite 104 

Chicago, IL 60637 

� HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: A licensed healthcare provider must complete the immunization form. A health care provider is: a physician 

licensed to practice (M.D. or D.O.), a Licensed Nurse, or a Public Health Official. 

� ENGLISH: All immunization forms and copies of laboratory reports must be submitted in English. Translations of non-English documents 

must be certified. It is acceptable to have an English translation of the documents certified as accurate by a member of the University 

community who is fluent in the document’s original language. 

� MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA: A copy of laboratory report(s) in English with evidence of immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. 

Students whose laboratory testing does not indicate immunity should receive additional immunizations as appropriate and record these 

dates. 

� HEPATITIS B: Students who have previously completed the Hepatitis B vaccine 3-part series should submit both their dose dates and a 

copy of a laboratory report(s) in English of a blood test (Hepatitis B Surface Antibody) to demonstrate immunity. Students who have not 

yet completed the series should receive their initial doses and indicate these dose dates. Students may complete their series and undergo 

serologic testing at the SHCS Student Health Service during their first quarter. Vaccine and titer fees will apply. 

� TETANUS/PERTUSSIS: All students must show proof of vaccination for Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis. Proof of immunity may be 

submitted by forwarding a copy of childhood immunization records, or a recent dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular 

pertussis). Students whose last dose of tetanus vaccine (Td) given more than five (5) years ago, are required to receive a single dose of 

Tdap to satisfy the pertussis requirement. 

� VARICELLA: Students who have previously had the Varicella infection (chicken pox) should have their immunity verified with a blood titer 

and submit a copy of laboratory report(s) in English. Students who have not previously been infected or whose laboratory testing does not 

indicate immunity should complete the two-dose vaccination series. Vaccines should be given at least 30 days apart. 

� TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING: Screening for tuberculosis exposure is a two-step skin test. The first skin test must have been performed 

within 3 months of entry. The second skin test will be performed during orientation week. This requirement may also be satisfied by 

submitting documentation of two skin tests, the latest having been performed within 3 months of entry. Students with a previous history 

of a positive tuberculosis skin test must submit a chest X-ray report or Quantiferon Gold/T-spot blood test results obtained with 12 

months of entry. They should not complete skin testing. 

� INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Must provide three (3) dose dates for Tetanus/Diphtheria immunizations. The 1st and 2nd doses must be 

separated by a minimum of 28 days. The 2nd and 3rd doses must be separated by a minimum of 6 months. One of these doses must be a 

Tdap vaccine. Students whose last dose of tetanus vaccine (Td) given more than five (5) years ago, are required to receive a single dose of 

Tdap to satisfy the pertussis requirement. The last dose must be within the last ten (10) years. 

� EXEMPTIONS: The following exemptions may be allowed. Anyone with a vaccine exemption may be excluded from the University/College 

in the event of a Measles, Mumps, Rubella or Diphtheria outbreak in accordance with public health law. 

o MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS: a written, signed, and dated statement from a physician stating the vaccine that is 

contraindicated, the nature, and duration of the medical condition that contraindicates the vaccine(s). This statement will not 

be accepted if it does not meet the standards of care at The University of Chicago Hospitals. Submit this statement to the SHCS 

Student Health Service Immunization Program. 

o PREGNANCY OR SUSPECTED PREGNANCY: a signed statement from a physician stating the student is pregnant or pregnancy is 

suspected. Pregnancy exemptions are applicable only to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella requirements. Submit this statement to 

the SHCS Student Health Service Immunization Program. 

o AGE EXEMPTION: Persons born before January 1, 1957 are considered immune to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Requirements 

may be met by the submission of a copy of the student's birth certificate, driver's license, or passport identifying the birth date. 

Submit this statement to the SHCS Student Health Service Immunization Program. 

o RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION: a written, signed, and dated statement by the student detailing the student’s objection to 

immunization on religious grounds. Request for religious exemptions will be forwarded for review and only be granted by the 

Registrar. Submit this statement to the University Registrar (http://registrar.uchicago.edu/) 

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Medical Student Immunization Record 

Student ID#: ______________________ Quarter Attending: Fall / Winter / Spring / Summer Calendar Year: _________ 

Part I: Student Information 

Last Name: __________________________________ First Name: _____________________ Middle Name: _____________ 

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): ____________________ Sex: ______ Social Security #: _______________________________ 

Preferred Telephone Number: _____________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ 

Part II: Proof of Immunity 

Part II is to be completed and signed by health care provider(s). A health care provider is a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of 

its branches (MD or DO), a Licensed Nurse, or a Public Health Official. 

MEASLES (Rubeola) Date of blood titer: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 

Result: __________________________________ (must attach a copy of lab test in English) 

RUBELLA (German Measles) Date of blood titer: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 


MUMPS Date of blood titer: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 


HEPATITIS B 

(Both Step 1 and Step 2 are 

required.) 

VARICELLA ZOSTER/ 

CHICKEN POX 

TETANUS/ DIPHTHERIA/ 

PERTUSSIS 

Step 1. Vaccine Series (must be started before entry to school) 

Date of Vaccine # 1 _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 



* Vaccine schedule as approved by the CDC: Three total doses given at 0, 1-2, and 4-6 months. 

Step 2. Proof of Immunity (may be completed during first quarter of school) 

Date of blood titer: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 


Date of blood titer: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 


OR 

Dates of immunization if you have not had chicken pox: 

(Two doses separated by at least 30 days are required) 



A. To be completed for United States citizens / permanent residents ONLY. 

Date of Vaccine _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) Td or Tdap 

(Date of vaccine must be within the last 10 years.) 

B. To be completed for international students ONLY. You must provide three (3) 

documented doses of Td, the last dose given within the last 10 years. 

Date of Vaccine # 1 _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) Td or Tdap 


(Date of vaccine must be at least 28 days after vaccine #1.) 


(Date of vaccine must be at least 6 months after vaccine #2, and within last 10 years.) 

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Medical Student Immunization Record (continued) 

Student ID#: ______________________ Quarter Attending: Fall / Winter / Spring / Summer Calendar Year: _________ 

Part III: Tuberculosis Screening 

Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux only) 

(to be completed within 3 months of 

entry) 

OR 

Chest X-ray, if the student has a 

history of a positive TB skin test or 

treated TB disease 

(must be done in the USA within 1 

year of registration) 

Part IV: Health Care Provider Certification 

Provider(s) Signature: 

Provider(s) Printed Name(s): 

Immune 

Exempt 

Outstanding 

Address: 

Phone Number: 

Date of placement: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 

Date read: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 

Result: _____ mm induration (If no induration, record 0.) 

Date of Chest X-ray: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 

(must attach chest X-ray report) 

OR 

Date of Quantiferon Gold/T-Spot test: _____ / _____ / __________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 


OFFICE USE ONLY 

Measles G. Measles Mumps Tet/Dip Hepatitis Varicella 

Reviewed by: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________ 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Medical Student Immunization Record 

Q: Can I just submit my immunization records in place of the Immunization Record? 

A: The Immunization Record is a required document. Please make certain that you submit the form specifically for Medical 

Students. This form must be completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider. 

Q: Why isn’t my immunization history sufficient for proof of immunity? 

A: The University of Chicago adheres to the guidelines of the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) and, the Center 

for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention for healthcare workers. Proof of immunity must be verified via blood titers for 

Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Hepatitis B. Immunity for Tetanus and Pertussis are verifiable by a recent dose of 

Diphtheria Tetanus Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. 

Q: If I need blood titers, why should I submit my immunization history? 

A: Immunization dates are important in the event that your blood titers are negative. Each required titer has a specific number 

of doses needed to complete a series. For example, Illinois requires the following: either two doses of MMR or two doses of 

Measles, one dose of Mumps and one dose of Rubella. It is also important to note that the first dose of MMR is not given before 

12 months of age (your first birthday). If a titer is negative for any of the required immunizations, specific guidelines are 

available for attempting to boost one’s immunity. In most cases, an additional dose of the vaccine will be administered and the 

titer rechecked after 30 days, if it is not medically contraindicated. 

Q: What if I had the Varicella infection (chickenpox) as a child? 

A: In most cases, your titer will prove immunity if you had the infection in the past. Otherwise you will be required to complete 

a two dose series for Varicella. 

Q: I started the Hepatitis B series but never completed it. Do I need to start the series over? 

A: Generally, we don’t restart the series. The most common approach would be to give the missing dose, wait 30 days, then get 

a Hepatitis B Surface Antibody drawn. 

Q: I had a PPD (TB skin test) last year. Do I need another one? 

A: Tuberculosis testing must be performed within three months of orientation date. This is a two step process. 

The second PPD will be placed during orientation. 

Q: What if I have had a positive PPD in the past? 

A: If you have had a positive reaction, your healthcare provider must provide documentation of the reaction size, followed by a 

Chest X-ray or Quantiferon Gold/T-spot testing. Any reaction greater than 10mm requires additional testing for healthcare 

workers. Please attach a copy of the Chest X-ray or Quantiferon Gold/T-spot testing results to your health form. Also note that 

receiving the BCG vaccine does not always present a positive reaction. Therefore, a Chest X-ray or Quantiferon Gold/T-spot 

testing is necessary for a positive PPD reaction. 

Q: Why does the University of Chicago require so much proof of immunization? 

A: All medical colleges require the same. It is our intent to maintain healthcare and provide knowledge of communicable 

diseases within the profession you have chosen. It is important in healthcare to KNOW YOUR STATUS. 

Have any other questions? Email Keeya.Bailey@uchospitals.edu 

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Dear Newly Admitted Student, 

UChicago strives to be supportive of the academic, personal and work related needs of each individual 

and is committed to facilitating the full participation of students with a disability in the life of the 

University. 

Student Disability Services is responsible for determining reasonable accommodation for qualified 

undergraduate, graduate and professional students. If you are a student with a disability, please contact 

Student Disability Services as early as possible to initiate the process to determine your eligibility for 

reasonable accommodation. 

University of Chicago 

Responsibilities 

Provide newly admitted and current students 

access to 

academic programs, services or activities. 

Determine reasonable accommodation 

(may take up to 8-10 weeks). 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Student Disability Services 

Are you Eligible for Reasonable Accommodation? 

University of Chicago & Student Responsibilities 

Gregory A. Moorehead, Ed.D., Director 

The University of Chicago, Campus and Student Life 

Administration Building, Room 234 

5801 South Ellis Avenue 

Chicago, Illinois 60637 

disabilities.uchicago.edu 

Phone: 773-702-7776 

Email: gmoorehead@uchicago.edu 

Student Responsibilities 

Self-identify. 

Meet qualifications. 

Follow University’s reasonable 

accommodation protocol. 

Request reasonable accommodation 

in a timely fashion. 

Provide current and appropriate 

documentation (within last 3 years).

Chicago’s Summer Festivals Guide 2012 

May/June 

Bike the Drive 

When: May 27: ~6:00am-‐-‐12:00noon 

Price: $45 (quite expensive, but pretty cool) 

Where: Lake Shore Drive, from Bryn Mawr to 57th Street 

Website: http://bikethedrive.org/ 

Around 20,000 cyclists take to Lake Shore Drive -‐-‐ shut down to auto traffic -‐-‐ for this 15-‐ or 30-‐mile non-‐ 

competitive ride. The course extends north to Bryn Mawr Avenue and south to 57th Street and features access to 

rest stops and snacks. Begin the course between 5:30-‐9 a.m. After the ride, head to Butler Field in Grant Park for 

a post-‐ride bash with live music and breakfast. 

Mayfest Chicago 

When: May 31: 5-‐9:30pm, June 1: 5-‐11pm, June 2: 12-‐11pm, June 3: 12-‐10pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Lincoln and Leland Avenues 

4700 N. Lincoln Ave. 

Website: http://www.mayfestchicago.com/ 

The 13th annual German festival features live music and maypole dancing. Bring cash for heaping plates of 

German food and steins of beer. The opening ceremony is typically held on Friday night with a traditional keg 

tapping and crowning of the year's Mayfest queen. 

Eastside Millennium Art Festival 

When: June 1-‐2: 11am-‐7pm, June 3: 11am-‐5pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Corner of Michigan and Lake, 100 E. Lake St. 

Formerly known as the New Eastside Artworks, this festival features 175 artists, food vendors, kids’ activities, 

and live music. 

Chicago Tribune Printer’s Row Lit Fest 

When: June 9 & 10: 10am-‐6pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: South Loop, 700 S. Dearborn St. 

Website: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest/

The largest free literary event in the Midwest features new, used, and antiquarian books from over 200 vendors. 

There will also be author readings and signings, panel discussions, and storytelling for kids. 

Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale 

When: June 2 & 3: 12-‐10pm 

Price: $5 suggested donation 

Where: Neighborhood: Wicker Park, 2000 W. Division Street 

Website: http://do-‐divisionstreetfest.com/ 

Festival spanning 10 blocks of division street features DJ, live music, beer and food vendors, many shopping 

opportunities, plus special areas for children. 

57th Street Art Fair 

When: June 2: 11am-‐6pm, June 3: 10am-‐ 5pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: Hyde Park! 5700 S. Kenwood Avenue 

Website: www.57thstreetartfair.org 

More than 250 artists showcase glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, wood, sculpture, 

ceramics, and more at the 63rd annual event. 

SausageFest Chicago 

When: June 2 & 3, 12-‐10pm 


Where: Neighborhood: Wrigleyvilile, 3600 N. Sheffield Ave. 

Website: http://sausagekingchicago.com/ 

This 10th annual festival, right outside of Wrigley Field, features live music (Lucky Boys Confusion headlines this 

year), arts and crafts vendors, and tons of food-‐ specifically, sausages and hot dogs from local restaurants. 

Chicago Blues Festival 

When: June 8-‐10: 11am -‐ 9:30pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: The Loop, Grant Park, 300 E. Jackson Drive 

Website: http://www.chicagofestivals.net/music/blues-‐2/blues 

See live music on six stages throughout the park at what's billed the largest free outdoor blues event in the world. 

Ribfest Chicago 

When: June 8: 5-‐10pm, June 9 & 10: 12-‐10pm 


Where: Neighborhood: Lincoln Avenue and Irving Park Road, 4000 N. Lincoln Ave. 

The 13th annual North Center neighborhood bash features live music on two stages, 24 competing rib vendors, 

and a rib eating contest and kids' activities. 

Old Town Art Fair 

When: June 9-‐10 : 10am-‐ 6pm 

Price: $7 donation; free for kids ages 12 and under 

Where: Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, 300 W. Wisconsin St. 

Website: http://www.oldtowntriangle.com/fair/general_information/index.html 

The country's oldest juried outdoor art fair features 260 invited artists displaying paintings, sculptures, 

photographs, ceramics, jewelry and more along tree-‐lined streets in this trendy neighborhood. Includes food and

eer vendors, live music, a garden walk, and kids' area. Main gate entry at Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street. 

Rain or shine. 

Andersonville Midsommarfest 

When: June 8: 5-‐10pm, June 9-‐10: 11am-‐ 10pm 

Price: $5 suggested donation; free for kids under 12 

Where: Neighborhood: Andersonville, 5200 N. Clark St. 

Website: http://www.andersonville.org/midsommarfest 

This popular festival is returning for its 47th year, featuring live music, artisan vendors, and a nod to Swedish 

traditions including a Maypole dance. Family entertainment includes facepainting, games, Nordic folk dancers, 

the Jesse White tumblers and a pet parade. 

Grant Park Music Festival 

When: June 13, Program continues through Aug 18, starting at 6:30pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: The Loop, Grant Park, 300 E. Jackson Drive 

Website: http://grantparkmusicfestival.com/the-‐music/2012-‐season 

Free music right in the middle of downtown, 2-‐3 times per week all summer. Listen to music in the Pritzker 

Pavillion at Grant Park. Bring a picnic! 

Taste of Randolph Street 

When: June 15: 5-‐11pm, June 16: 12-‐11pm, June 17: 12-‐10pm 

Price: $10 

Where: Neighborhood: West Loop, 900 W. Randolph St. 

Website: http://tasterandolph.com/ 

Crowds flock to the West Loop for this foodie fest, now in its 15th year. Vendors typically set up along a six-‐block 

stretch of Randolph Street, from Peoria Street and Racine Avenue. 

Chicago Pride Fest and Parade 

When: June 22: 3-‐10pm, June 23: 11am-‐10pm; Parade: June 24: 12-‐3pm 

Price: $7 donation 

Where: Neighborhood: Boystown, 3700 N. Halsted St. 

Website: http://www.chicagopridecalendar.org/index.html 

A warmup to Sunday's iconic Pride Parade, the GLBT community celebration includes live music on two stages, 

food vendors and arts and crafts. 

Green Music Festival 

When: June 23 & 24, 12-‐10pm 


Where: Neighborhood: Wicker Park, North Ave and Damen Ave. 

Website: http://greenmusicfestchicago.com/ 

The third annual West Town fest celebrates all things eco-‐friendly, from green technology to eco-‐conscious bands, 

art, vendors and demos. 

Chicago Gospel Music Festival 

When: June 21 6pm, June 22 12-‐2pm, June 23 & 24 11am-‐8pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Various locations, See website

Website: 

http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events 

/mose/chicago_gospel_music.html 

A number of featured gospel performers sing at various locations in Chicago including the Jay Pritzker Pavillion. 

Chicago Summerfest 

When: June 23-‐24: 12-‐10pm 


Where: Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, Clark St. and Armitage Av. 

Lincoln Park gets festive with live music, beer, arts and crafts, local artisans, fine art, and entertainment for kids. 

Also features guided historical/architectural tours of the near-‐north area. 

July 

African-‐ Caribbean International Festival of Life 

When: July 4-‐8: 4,7,8: 12-‐10pm; 5,6: 3-‐10pm 

Price: $10-‐200 for single or 4 day pass; free for kids under age 6; 

Where: Neighborhood: Washington Park / Woodlawn, Washington Park 

5500 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 

The 20th annual cultural celebration of the African Diaspora spans four days. Expect lots of live music, including 

reggae, calypso, and gospel, plus food vendors, arts and crafts, games, kids' activities and exhibits. Plus, for the 

first time in its history the Festival of Life will be combined with the Annual International Reggae and World 

Music Awards 

Gold Coast Art Fair 

When: June 30-‐ July 1: 9am-‐7pm 

Price: FREE 

Where: Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums 

400 E. Monroe St. 

The 55th annual fair, billed as the third oldest event of its kind in Chicago, moves to the park from its former 

home along neighborhood streets. Browse works by more than 450 juried artists from around the world at the 

event, which also features live music, food and drink vendors. 

Taste of Chicago 

When: July 11-‐July 15, 11am-‐9pm 

Price: $8 for 12 food/drink tickets, “Taste” portions for 2-‐3 tickets 

Where: Neighborhood: The Loop, Grant Park, 100 E. Congress Parkway 

More than 50 popular local restaurants offer up their signature dish in this 33rd edition of Taste of Chicago. 

Rock Around the Block 

When: July 7: 12-‐10pm 


Where: Neighborhood: Lakeview 

Lincoln and Belmont Avenues 

3200 N. Lincoln Ave. 

See local bands on two stages at the Lakeview street fest. Includes craft and food vendors, street performers and 

kids' activities

Roscoe Village Burger Fest 

When: July 21 & 22: 11am-‐10pm 


Where: 2000 W. Belmont Ave. (at Damen) 

Bite burgers from seven local vendors at this neighborhood street party. Two stages of live music, arts and crafts 

and additional food and drink vendors round it out. 

Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party 

When: June 29 & 30: 5:30-‐10:30pm 

Price: $40-‐$45; $70 for a two-‐night pass 

Where: Neighborhood: West Loop 

700 W. Adams Street 

Two stages of live music set the backdrop for the 28th annual fest, boasting an average yearly attendance of 

18,000 people. Includes five drink tickets for beer, wine, soda and water. Also, vendors offer hot dogs, pizza, 

noodles, brats, burgers and other fest foods. 

Windy City Ribfest 

When: July 13: 5-‐10pm, July 14: 12-‐10pm, July 15: 12-‐9pm 


Where: Neighborhood: Uptown, Lawrence Avenue and Broadway 

The fourth annual “saucy” event in Uptown features people's choice best ribs contest and other finger-‐lickin' 

foods, plus arts, crafts and live music. 

Chinatown Summer Fair 

When: July 15: 10am-‐8pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: Chinatown, 2200 S. Wentworth Ave. 

A dragon and lion dance procession highlights the 33rd annual neighborhood festival. Live music and dance 

performances, food from Chinatown restaurants, street vendors, arts and crafts and kids' activities are also on 

tap 

Taste of River North 

When: July 20: 5-‐10pm, July 21: 12-‐10pm, July 22: 11am-‐6pm 


Where: Ward Park at Kingsbury and Erie 

This annual foodie fest gives participants to sample the best of River North’s many restaurants in a beautiful 

riverfront setting. Also features live music from Sixteen Candles and special activities for kids and pets. Get food 

and drink tickets for $1 each. 

Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival 

When: July 21 & 22: 12-‐10pm 

Price: $7-‐$10 suggested donation 

Where: Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul at Webster and Sheffield 

Explore nearly 100 gardens from noon-‐5 p.m. daily in the historic Sheffield neighborhood. The 44th annual event 

also features guided tours, live music, and kids' activities, while vendors sell ribs, noodles, beer and other fest fare.

Fiesta Del Sol 

When: July 26: 5-‐10pm, July 27 & 28: 11am-‐11pm, July 29: 11am-‐10pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: Pilsen, 1400 W. Cermak Rd 

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this summer, Fiesta del Sol is billed as the largest Latino festival in the Midwest. 

Almost 1 million people attended the festival last year! The smoke-‐ and alcohol-‐free Pilsen fest features live 

music, DJs, arts and crafts, a car show, carnival rides, soccer tournaments and more. Food vendors sell Mexican, 

Asian and American dishes. 

Summer on Southport 

When: July 21 & 22: 11am-‐10:00pm, July 22: 11am-‐9pm 


Where: Neighborhood: Lakeview, 3700 N. Southport Ave. 

The summer festival includes the 10th Annual Children’s Festival, with a balloon artist, face painting, a rock wall, 

an inflatable obstacle course, a jump house and mini golf. Local food vendors, artisans and musicians round out 

the event, which also features a Sunday Gospel Brunch. At night, food, drink, and live entertainment. 

Taste of Lincoln Avenue 

When: July 28 & 29: 12-‐10pm 

Price: $7 suggested donation before 4 p.m.; $10 after 

Where: Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul,N Lincoln Avenue from Fullerton to Wrightwood Avenues 

Covering six city blocks, the 29th annual fest features 40+ national and local bands performing blues, country, 

rock and folk music on four stages, plus more than 350 food, beer and arts vendors, a wine garden and kids' 

carnival. The Lill Street Art Fair takes place one block over featuring handmade and DIY art 

Wicker Park Fest 

When: July 28 & 29: 12pm-‐10pm 


Where: On Milwaukee Ave., running from Paulina Ave. to North Ave. 

Known for its high quality of live music, 3 stages of live bands and DJs spanning a wide range of genres. This 

block party showcases the “historic yet hip” neighborhoods of Wicker Park and Bucktown. Check out the food 

and craft vendors in addition to the shops, restaurants, and bars along Milwaukee Ave 

August 

Lollapalooza 2012 

When: August 3-‐5 

Price: $95 for a day-‐pass, $230 for all three days 

Where: Neighborhood: The loop, Grant Park, 500 S. Columbus Drive 

This year, this iconic music festival in the middle of Grant Park will feature Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Keys, 

Jack White, Avicii, Justice, J. Cole and many, many more great artists. 

Retro on Roscoe 

When: August 11 & 12:: 12-‐10pm 

Price: TBA 

Where: Neighborhood: Roscoe Village, 2000 W. Roscoe St. 

The annual festival features three stages of live music, food vendors, an antique car show and a chili cook-‐off!

Taylor Street Italian Festival 

When: August 3-‐5: 5-‐11pm 

Price: $3-‐$7 suggested donation 

Where: Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village, 1000 S. Ashland Ave. 

The sixth annual Little Italy fest includes live music, Italian food and beer vendors and a market. 

Wrigleyville Summer Fest 

When: August 4: 12-‐10pm, August 5: 10am-‐9pm 

Price: $5 

Where: Neighborhood: Lakeview, 3300 N. Seminary St. 

This 9th annual festival has a kids’ zone, many interactive games and family-‐friendly activities, food vendors and 

live music in the heart of Wrigleyville. 

Northalsted Market Days 

When: August 11 & 12: 12-‐10pm 

Price: $7 before 5pm, $10 after 

Where: Neighborhood: Boystown/Lakeview, 3500 N. Halsted St. 

Now in its 30th year, this Lakeview festival offers four stages and more than 40 acts playing everything from 

party music to jazz. You can also shop for trinkets, crafts, food and drinks from over 400 vendors. 

Streetfood Artistry 

When: August 12: 1-‐7pm 

Price: $35 

Where: Neighborhood: River West, 825 W. Erie St. 

A celebration of Chicago’s food trucks and street-‐inspired dishes, includes food samples, cooking demonstrations, 

mixology lessons and a performance by Soul People. 

North Side Summerfest 

When:August 18: 12-‐10pm, August 19: 11am-‐9pm 


Where: Neighborhood: North Center, 4050 N. Lincoln Ave. 

The sixth annual fest in the North Center neighborhood features live music, food and drink vendors and arts and 

crafts. 

Chicago Air and Water Show 

When: August 18 & 19: 11am-‐4pm 

Price: Free 

Where: North Avenue Beach, Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive 

Billed the oldest and largest free show of its kind in the country, the show annually draws two million spectators 

to the lakefront as in now in its 53rd year. 

Where to watch: Get great views and play-‐by-‐play coverage from North Avenue Beach or plant yourself at Oak 

Street Beach. 

Taste of Greece 2012 

When: August 25 & 27: 12-‐11pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: Greektown, 100 S. Halsted St.

Buy traditional fare from Greektown restaurants and watch live music and dance performances. 

September 

Chicago Jazz Festival 

When: August 30-‐September 2 

Price: Free 

Where: Grant Park, 300 W. Jackson Ave. 

The city's longest-‐running lakefront music fest, now in its 33rd year, features local, national and international 

musicians on several stages throughout the park. 

Festival de la Villita 

When: September 7: 6-‐11pm Carnival only -‐ September 8 & 9: 12-‐11pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village, 2600 S. Kostner Ave. (26th and Kostner) 

The 22nd annual celebration of Mexican Independence from Spanish rule features live music, DJs, dance lessons, 

more than 100 vendors offering Mexican food, arts and crafts and more. On Sunday, the fest doubles as the end 

location for the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. 

German-‐American Festival 

When: September 7: 6pm, September 8: 2pm, September 9: 12pm 

Price: Free 

Where: Neighborhood: Lincoln Square 

Lincoln Plaza (4700 N. Lincoln Ave.) 

Website: http://www.germanday.com/ 

The annual fest features food and drink vendors and live music. 

The annual Von Steuben Parade (2 p.m. Saturday) steps off at 4000 N. Lincoln Ave. and proceeds along Lincoln 

Avenue, Wilson Avenue and Western Avenue until reaching the festival site at Western and Leland Avenues. 

Oktoberfest Chicago 

When: September 21: 5-‐10pm, September 22: 11am-‐10pm, September 23: 11am-‐7pm 

Price: $5-‐$7 donation 

Where: Neighborhood: Lakeview, Southport and Lincoln Ave 

Close out festival season with a weekend of bratwurst, beers, and bands as St. Alphonsus, one of the city’s oldest 

churches, celebrates it’s German heritage with a street party. 

Compiled by the 2012 Orientation Social Committee. Enjoy!

Mailing #1 - Pritzker School of Medicine - University of Chicago

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