Dr. Anna Mccormick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna McCormick is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago's Comer Children’s Hospital, specializing in pediatric critical care. She provides expert care for critically ill infants and children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Dr. McCormick's academic clinical work is grounded in using simulation to advance pediatric critical care and is deeply committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative, simulation-based education training. She designs and facilitates high-impact simulations that help trainees and interprofessional teams develop essential technical skills, clinical knowledge, and communication strategies needed for success in high-acuity environments. A passionate educator, Dr. McCormick cultivates a culture of inquiry, psychological safety, and constructive feedback. Her scholarly work focuses on leveraging simulation to drive quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence. Current research interests include the development and application of validated assessment tools for clinical competency, particularly in airway and respiratory emergency preparedness. Dr. McCormick collaborates across disciplines to embed simulation as an institutional practice, aiming to build a resilient and high-performing healthcare workforce.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy