Dr. Cheng Kai Kao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cheng-Kai Kao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in clinical informatics. He has extensive experience in clinical practice and medical education, focusing on areas including clinical decision support systems, clinical documentation improvement, and healthcare innovation. As the Chief Medical Information Officer, he leads initiatives aimed at leveraging information technology to enhance patient safety and optimize clinical workflow. Dr. Kao also teaches clinical informatics courses at the Pritzker School of Medicine and has overseen international patient care programs. His research includes being a principal investigator in phase III clinical trials for novel anticoagulants, contributing significantly to public health by helping secure FDA approval for new treatments. Dr. Kao was recognized as a Top Hospitalist by the American College of Physicians in 2017 and has received numerous awards for his contributions to medical education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Medical Information Officer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Leads multiple initiatives leveraging information technology to provide decision support for frontline clinicians.

Medical Director, Office International Programs

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Oversees clinical course of international patients and optimizes care quality.

Medical Director, Informatics

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Oversaw informatics initiatives to improve clinical practices.

Associate Chief Medical Information Officer

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Assisted in driving innovations in clinical informatics.

Awards

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Top Hospitalist

2017-01-01
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Excellent Practical Training Award

2016-01-01
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Outstanding College Youth

2005-01-01
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Presidential Award

2004-01-01
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Gold Medal

1999-01-01

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