Dr. Brett Palama

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brett Palama, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. His scholarly interests lie in Comparative Effectiveness Research, Patient Safety, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Quality Improvement. Dr. Palama has contributed significantly to the field, with a focus on projects like the Machine Learning-Based Pediatric Early Warning Score, examining patient outcomes before and after implementation. His recent works include studies on inpatient palliative care consultations among pediatric neuro-oncology patients and racial-ethnic differences in palliative care for pediatric stem cell transplant patients. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2017 and has undergone extensive training, including a Chief Residency in Pediatrics and a residency in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. He holds an MD from the University of Michigan Medical School and a Master's in Clinical Research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His diverse educational background, combined with experience in clinical settings, enhances his research and teaching capabilities, aimed at improving healthcare delivery for pediatric patients.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
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Total
Required:104
IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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