Dr. Chih Yi Liao

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Chih Yi Liao. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Chih-Yi Liao is an associate professor and a medical oncologist specializing in hepatobiliary cancers and neuroendocrine tumors at the University of Chicago. He serves as Medical Director of UChicago Medicine’s Hematology/Oncology Clinic and as Interim Director of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program as well as Co-Director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program. Liao is a prolific clinical researcher who has served as a principal investigator for over 60 clinical trials involving novel systemic therapies for hepatobiliary cancers, neuroendocrine tumors, and thyroid cancer. His work has led to numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. He is also committed to mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

— Present

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Leads the Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

Interim Director

— Present

Gastrointestinal Oncology Program • Chicago, IL

Oversees the program focused on gastrointestinal cancers.

Co-Director

— Present

Neuroendocrine Tumor Program • Chicago, IL

Helps lead the program dedicated to neuroendocrine tumors.

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
Application Checklist
  • Candidate Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy