President and CEO
RUSH
Dr. Omar Lateef has led the RUSH team – and the nation – toward the future of health care with a steadfast eye on quality and equity. He has served as president and CEO of RUSH University Medical Center since May 2019, was appointed president of RUSH in 2021 and became CEO in July 2022.
RUSH has set the nation’s standard in health care quality and safety, modeled excellence in clinical leadership both regionally and nationally, and maintained its long-standing commitment to health equity. RUSH is expanding its reach, making care more accessible through digital advancements, new locations and partnerships.
Prior to becoming president and CEO of the Medical Center, Lateef was its chief medical officer. He earned a bachelor's degree in religious studies from the University of Florida-Gainesville in 1995. He received his medical degree from Des Moines University and completed his internship and residency at New York University Downtown Hospital. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at RUSH University Medical Center in 2005.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT