Faculty
Program Director
Fred Lepore, DO
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency, IL
Academic Interests: Patient Experience & Healthcare Equity
Hobby: running
Fun Fact: Builds an ice rink in his backyard every year
Assistant Program Director
Alice Lee, DO
Kendall Regional Medical Center- Miami, Fl
Academic interests: Critical care/Resuscitation
Hobbies: Pretending I’m a Michelin guide food critic, I’m a huge foodie.
Fun fact: I auditioned for American Idol in college, I can carry a tune!
EMS Director
Eric Lombardi, DO
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency, IL
Academic Interests: Emergency Medicine Services
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing.
Fun Fact: I try to hike at least 2 national parks a year
Research Director
Ryan Misek, DO
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency, IL
Academic Interests: Behavioral Emergencies, Toxicology
Hobby: Marathon running
CCC Chair
John Downing, DO
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency, IL; Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Academic Interests: Trauma, orthopedic injuries, pediatrics, ultrasound
Hobby: Skiing
Quality Director
Kamil Matejewski, MD
Baylor, Scott, & White Temple, Tx
Academic Interests: Resuscitation, pediatrics, quality improvement
Hobbies: Premier League, NFL, NBA, or other major sports
Fun fact: I speak fluent Polish
Simulation Director
Saabir Kaskar, MD
Northwestern Medical Center
Academic interests: Neurologic emergencies, healthcare innovation
Hobbies: Arsenal and Detroit Lions fan
Social EM Director
Ezekiel Richardson, MD
Northwestern Medical Center
Academic Interests: Trauma Informed Care, Physician Advocacy, Burnout
Hobbies: Trying new sports, Reading History Historical Fiction, Narrative Podcasts
Fun Fact: I was blessed by Pope John Paul II at the Vatican as a child.
Clerkship Director
Thomas Caraballo, DO
St Lucie Medical Center- Port St Lucie, FL
Academic interests: Longevity
Hobbies: Hunting, F1
Fun fact: I have 3 boys
Ultrasound Director
Derek Oswald, DO
Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center
Academic interests: ultrasound
Hobbies: running and working on cars