Dr. Amelia Kellar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amelia Kellar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago specializing in pediatric gastroenterology with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She completed her medical degree at the University of Calgary and has undergone extensive training, including a Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship. Kellar has significantly advanced the field of IBD research, notably through her work on guidelines for intestinal ultrasound in pediatric gastroenterology and developing the pediatric activity ultrasound score (SPAUSS) for detecting inflammatory bowel disease in children. Her research is highly regarded and has been presented at numerous professional congresses, including the European Crohn’s Colitis Organization Congress and Digestive Disease Week. Kellar is also a certified trainer in intestinal ultrasonography and actively participates on committees aimed at enhancing pediatric ultrasound practices.

Research Interests

Awards

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Marguerite Herschel Awards Clinical Excellence

2024-01-01
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AIBD Fellow Travel Grant

2023-01-01
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Canadian Association Gastroenterology Resident Research Award

2021-01-01
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Alberta Medical Association Pediatric Section Grant

2017-01-01
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Dr. Ken Buchan Memorial Award

2016-01-01
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Nat Christie Foundation Medical Entrance Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
Required:7
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Overall
Required:7
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy