Sherman Elias, MD, FACOG, FACMG

John J. Sciarra Professor and Chair
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Feinberg School of Medicine

Faculty Biography:
Dr. Sherman Elias is currently the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a clinical geneticist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Elias was awarded his medical degree from the University of Kentucky, and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Louisville, followed by fellowships in genetics at Yale University and Northwestern University. Dr. Elias's professional career began at Northwestern in 1978, where he held a faculty appointment until 1986, followed by appointments at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Most recently Dr. Elias was the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1998-2003. Dr. Elias is distinguished internationally in reproductive endocrinology and genetics. He is a member of many prominent academic societies, including the American Association for Advancement of Science and has held important leadership positions in many professional societies.