Dr. Piccione graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, and completed her family medicine residency at MacNeal Hospital, which is affiliated with the University of Chicago. During this time, she discovered her passion for mentoring future physicians.
As a family physician with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Lisa Piccione has cared for thousands of patients and mentored countless students and residents. She uses her real-world insights and expertise to guide students through the complex journey of becoming a practicing physician. When it comes to admissions, she is also skilled at helping students craft standout applications, tell their story, and approach the process with less stress and more confidence. Overall, she prides herself on ensuring students feel supported, inspired, and capable of reaching their goals.
Undergraduate: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Medical School: Rush Medical College, Chicago
Residency: Macneal Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois
Family Medicine
When she is not with patients or mentoring students, you will find Dr. Piccione on a trail with her dog, Rosie (Axl Rose). For Dr. Piccione, hiking, like medicine, can be fulfilling or unexpectedly challenging-sometimes you reach the top for an amazing view, and other times you are pulling cactus spines out of your wild dog's face!
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