Dr. Brian Callender

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian C. Callender, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. His scholarly interests encompass Global Health, Graphic Medicine, Health Humanities, and Medical Ethics. He is actively involved in research examining clinician experiences in graphic narrative discussions, particularly in the context of gynecologic brachytherapy. His work has been published in notable journals, addressing critical topics such as health equity, the role of comics in medical education, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare practices. Callender's contributions also extend to improvisational standup comedy and theatre as innovative approaches in health education. His educational background includes a medical degree and extensive training in Internal Medicine, complemented by a fellowship in Medical Ethics. He continues to engage in discussions on advancing health equity through creative means.

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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
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