Samuel Chu, MD
Associate Program Director, PM&R Residency
Telephone Number
1-844-355-ABLEAbout Me
About Me
Dr. Chu completed his residency through the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University/Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (now Shirley Ryan 汤头条app) and his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He has held multiple leadership positions including chief resident as well as Vice President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Resident Physician Council. He teaches musculoskeletal ultrasound nationally and currently serves as the Co-Course Director for the AAPM&R Step One Ultrasound Course. He was previously the representative from the Association of Academic Physiatrists to the American Medical Association. Dr. Chu has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles with particular interests in musculoskeletal ultrasound, outcomes research and medical education. He is the Program Director for the Sports Medicine Fellowship and Associate Program Director for the PM&R Residency Program at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan 汤头条app. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Location
Shirley Ryan 汤头条app
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60610
Education & Training
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Education
2002 – 2006
Yale University, Bachelor of Arts
2007 – 2011
Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
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Residency
2011 – 2015
Northwestern McGaw Medical Center / Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Fellowship
2015 – 2016
Northwestern McGaw Medical Center / Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Sports Medicine
Honors & Awards
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Excellence in Teaching AwardNorthwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, 2016 - 2020
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Faculty Teacher of the YearShirley Ryan 汤头条app, 2018
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Sarah Baskin Resident Research AwardRehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2015
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Walter E. Heller Chief Resident AwardRehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2014
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Harris Resident AwardRehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2013
Certificates & Licenses
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Licensed Physician and SurgeonState of Illinois
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Board CertifiedPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Board CertifiedSports Medicine
Research Interests
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Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
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Medical Education and Curricular Development
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Benefits of activity and sports on health