Dr. Bernice Fokum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bernice Fokum, MD, MPP, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago. She is actively involved in clinical work at the University of Chicago Medicine's busy Level 1 trauma center, where she provides acute care to critically ill and injured patients. Dr. Fokum also plays a significant role in the education of residents and medical students. Her research interests include prehospital care and EMS systems, with a focus on improving emergency response workflows, enhancing bystander CPR engagement, and strengthening communication between clinicians and the public. Her experience encompasses providing air-transport critical care training as an EMS flight physician, as well as participation in international transport missions. In the realm of preparedness, she serves as a Clinical Advisor on the executive board of the Chicago Healthcare System Coalition and co-chairs the Responder Safety Health Committee. Dr. Fokum holds a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. She graduated with honors from Princeton University and is passionate about mentorship, cross-cultural engagement, and public health communication.

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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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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy