History: The Legacy of Peter Szollosi

Peter Szollosi believed anything was possible. Known for his creative direction, strength of vision and recognition of emerging art, Peter’s genius inspired many beyond their self limitations. “I don’t care what you can’t do” was not a rebuke, but a testament to Peter’s interest in you and what you dream to accomplish. During his healthcare struggles, Peter recognized the potential for using innovation to improve the medical system for patients and healthcare providers.  Peter passed away before he was able to truly apply his unique style to improve the healthcare system.  However, to honor his memory and legacy, those who were closest to him are working to carry out his intentions and spirit through the Szollosi Healthcare Innovation Program (SHIP).

Management Team

Lyle Berkowitz, M.D.  is the founder and program director of the Szollosi Healthcare Innovation Program (SHIP).  Dr. Berkowitz is also a practicing internal medicine physician, a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine with the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, and the Medical Director of Clinical Information Systems for the largest primary care group in the city of Chicago. In 2008, HealthLeaders magazine highlighted Dr. Berkowitz as one of the nation’s top “individuals who are making a difference in today’s complex healthcare world” in their annual review of Twenty People Who Make Healthcare Better.

Amy Tourne-Schwab is the manager for all projects created within the Szollosi Healthcare Innovation Program (SHIP). Amy brings years of management experience from both the non-profit sector, as well as the web based media industry. She enjoys coordinating team workflow to ensure our projects make it from inception to completion.