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Leslie Sandlow Obituary

Dr. Leslie J. Sandlow, 87. Beloved husband for 64 years of Joanne, née Fleischer; devoted father of Jay (Bridget) Sandlow, Bruce (Deborah) Sandlow, and Lisa (Douglas) Imber; proud grandfather of Samantha (Sean) Mackman, Jacquelyn, Rachel, Sarah, Natalie, and Haley Sandlow, Arielle and Jacob Imber; dear brother of the late Richard (Betty) Sandlow; loving uncle of Marjorie Sandlow (Barry Rosen) and Tom Sandlow; caring great-uncle of four. Dr. Sandlow was an essential part of Michael Reese Hospital for over 35 years, where he trained, stayed on faculty, and was ultimately in charge of Graduate Medical Education. He moved to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine where he served as Senior Associate Dean for Academic & Educational Affairs, as well as Head of the Department of Medical Education. After "retiring" in 2010, he continued working as a consultant to medical schools across the nation and was still actively teaching until his death. He was an avid photographer, world traveler, and role model for all. He will be deeply missed. Funeral service Thurs, July 29, 12 PM at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Les and Joanne Sandlow Scholarship for Health Care Education at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee WI, 53233, www.milwaukeeacademyofscience.org/support/donate. For info: 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 28, 2021.

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Jon Newman

July 29, 2021

Dr. Sandlow was my first role model of how a professional conducts himself as a top tier physician, but mostly, as a world class father and family man. I am so blessed to have known him for 5 decades. My blessings are always with the entire Sandlow family, and now especially Joanne. You're a family I always want to be near. My love to you all.

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