O’Donoghue, a respected dermatologist and educator, left a lasting impact through her leadership, scholarship, and dedication to family and faith.
Marianne Nelson O’Donoghue, MD, was a highly respected dermatologist, educator, and national leader in her field. A graduate of Trinity College and Georgetown University, she completed her medical training at Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Cincinnati. She served as an associate professor at Rush University and was repeatedly honored as Teacher of the Year.
She held numerous leadership roles, including president of the Chicago Dermatological Society, Illinois Dermatological Society, Women’s Dermatologic Society, Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, and American Dermatological Association; and she served as vice president of the American Academy of Dermatology. She authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and served as editor-in-chief of Dialogues in Dermatology. Her honors included the Founders Award, the Dermatology Foundation Practitioner of the Year Award, and the Chicago Dermatological Society Gold Medal (2018)…