Katie Brinkley
Katie Brinkley, M.P.S., is a second-year medical student at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Master’s degree in Sexual Health from the University of Minnesota. She is passionate about providing holistic, compassionate care and improving healthcare access for underserved communities. Katie is also currently researching the relationship between gender-affirming hormone therapies and the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease.
Matthew Degnan
Matthew is currently in his second year of medical school at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Matthew grew up in Chicagoland and hopes to practice medicine in Chicago! He has a passion for expanding healthcare access through both volunteering at free healthcare clinics and working at CCHE to equip local researchers with better knowledge of recently published papers. Matthew is particularly interested in assisting LGBTQ+ youth in the area by advocating for, and soon practicing, more inclusive healthcare.
Paul McConkey
Matthew is currently in his second year of medical school at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Matthew grew up in Chicagoland and hopes to practice medicine in Chicago! He has a passion for expanding healthcare access through both volunteering at free healthcare clinics and working at CCHE to equip local researchers with better knowledge of recently published papers. Matthew is particularly interested in assisting LGBTQ+ youth in the area by advocating for, and soon practicing, more inclusive healthcare.
Emma Bednarek
My name is Emma Bednarek, and I am a second-year medical student at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove. I am excited to learn more about health equity in Chicago while expanding my literature analysis skills. This experience will enhance my ability to interpret data, which will better prepare me to provide informed care to my patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and doing jigsaw puzzles!