Dr. Brett Palama

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brett Palama is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on Comparative Effectiveness Research, Patient Safety, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Quality Improvement. Dr. Palama has contributed to important studies, including the implementation of a Machine Learning-Based Pediatric Early Warning Score and its effects on patient outcomes, as well as evaluating racial and ethnic differences in palliative care for pediatric patients undergoing stem cell transplants. He completed his MD at the University of Michigan Medical School and has held multiple key positions, including a fellowship in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and chief residency in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. His educational background also includes a master's degree in Clinical Research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics from Oregon State University. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with awards such as the Quality Safety Improvement Scholar by the Academic Pediatric Association and the Gold Humanism Excellence in Teaching Award by the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and researching Pediatric Medicine, focusing particularly on quality improvements in patient care.

Fellow

2017-06-01 — 2018-06-01

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Completed a fellowship in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Chief Resident

2015-06-01 — 2016-06-01

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Oversaw residency training in Pediatrics.

Resident

2014-06-01 — 2015-06-01

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Conducted training in Pediatrics.

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
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy