Dr. Chad Achenbach

Professor

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Biography

Chad J Achenbach, MD, MPH, is a Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, specializing in Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine. His research focuses on improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes for patients with HIV and SARS-CoV-2 in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). He is particularly interested in the development of point-of-care and home-based diagnostics for HIV and emerging infectious diseases. Dr. Achenbach completed his MD and MPH at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2002, followed by residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals and fellowship at the University of Washington Medical Center. He has received several awards for teaching excellence and research, including the Public Health Teaching Excellence Award from Northwestern University (2019) and the Young Investigator Award from the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in 2009. Dr. Achenbach leads clinical trials focused on HIV control and COVID-19 vaccine prevention, contributing significantly to global health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, IL

Specializes in Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine, conducting research and leading clinical trials.

Awards

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Public Health Teaching Excellence Award

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Infectious Diseases Excellence in Teaching

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Young Investigator Award

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Infectious Diseases Fellow Travel Award

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
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  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

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