Pritzker Ombudsmen
Meet the Pritzker Ombudsman
Christopher Straus, MD
Pritzker Class of 1992
Department of Radiology
Office: Q-213
Pager: #7349
cstraus@uchicago.edu
Secretary, Charlene Sheridan
(773) 702-1607
What is an Ombudsman?
Every member of the University - student, faculty, and staff - makes a commitment to strive for personal and academic integrity; to treat others with dignity and respect and to honor the rights and property of others. From time to time issues may arise that are not in keeping with our commitment to this goal.
Pritzker School of Medicine faculty members are appointed as Student Ombudsmen to serve as student advocates and facilitators within the University of Chicago Academic Medical Center when these issues occur. The Pritzker Ombudsmen are chosen because they are neutral, third party physicians who are not otherwise involved with the academic promotion or evaluation of Pritzker students. All interactions with either ombudsman are strictly confidential.
What Do Ombudsmen Do?
The Ombudsmen are available to serve as a sounding board for students as well as to investigate and resolve complaints of student mistreatment, and/or abuses of indiscretion. These incidents may occur in the classroom, hospital setting or at school-sponsored events, and may involve other students, staff, or faculty. The ombudsmen will work with students to explore options, suggest resources and, if warranted, to call attention to the appropriate faculty members and administrators. Student identities will not be revealed unless the student specifically gives either ombudsman permission to do so.
If you feel you may have been subjected to or have concerns related to sexual harassment, please contact the Pritzker Ombudsmen or any University Officials listed in the Sexual Harassment Brochure (PDF).
Other Resources for Students
Academic Questions: Students who have a question relating to academic issues (academic progress or performance, learning issues, evaluations) should contact Dr. Halina Brukner, Associate Dean for Medical School Education.
Career Advising: Students with career-related questions are encouraged to contact their career advisors or Dr. Shalini Reddy, Assistant Dean of Student Programs.
Student FAQs: For answers to other commonly asked questions, please visit Student FAQs