Dr. Benjamin Singer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Benjamin D. Singer, MD is a physician-scientist specializing in pulmonary critical care medicine and internal medicine. He received his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center. He then undertook fellowship training in pulmonary critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine before returning to Northwestern as a faculty member in 2015. His academic focus centers on the context of acute lung inflammation and injury due to severe pneumonia, with a laboratory that studies DNA methylation and cellular metabolism to define T lymphocyte immunoregulatory phenotypes that promote tissue repair. His clinical focus includes critical care (ICU) medicine, particularly acute respiratory failure, ARDS, mechanical ventilation, and extracorporeal life support. He has received numerous awards for his teaching and research, including the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Distinguished Speaker Award and the Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Distinguished Speaker

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Elected member

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Roy Patterson, MD Award

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Mentor of the Year

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Carol Basbaum Award

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Young Physician-Scientist Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Outstanding Scientific Achievement K Grantee

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Jo Rae Wright Award

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McGehee Harvey Young Investigator Research Award

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Osler Cup winner

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.