speaker-info

Chris Colbert, DO

CME Chair

Co-Chair of the 2020 Virtual Scientific Assembly: ReimaginED

Dr. Christopher Colbert is the assistant program director (APD) of the emergency medicine residency program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Colbert has specific interest in both academic and social emergency medicine. Additionally, Chris is the chair of continuing medical education for the American College of osteopathic emergency physicians (ACOEP) the co-chair of the Illinois College of emergency physicians (ICEP) and a Lieut. Col. In the United States Army reserves. Chris has provided and moderated lectures nationally and internationally receiving awards for both speaker engagement and contribution to medical education. Dr. Colbert who was recently nominated as one of Crain’s 2020 Notable Health Care Heroes has provided medical commentary for ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates as well as contributed documented medical insight for Forbes, Business Insider, Healthline, Modern Healthcare and the Chicago Tribune.