Dr. Daniel Appelbaum

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Biography

Daniel Appelbaum, MD, is a nuclear medicine physician and radiologist specializing in a full spectrum of nuclear/molecular imaging, particularly in oncologic, neurologic, and cardiac applications of positron emission tomography (PET). He conducts research in nuclear and molecular imaging in both basic science and clinical settings, focusing on developing novel brain imaging agents and strategies that use computer-aided diagnosis in nuclear medicine. Dr. Appelbaum leads clinical trials on oncology PET/CT, where he monitors patient responses to therapy and chairs the University of Chicago Radioactive Drug Research Advisory Committee. A dedicated educator, he frequently lectures on nuclear PET imaging at various medical meetings worldwide. He has authored a comprehensive review textbook, 'Nuclear Medicine RadCases,' and is a longstanding member of the National Society of Nuclear Medicine Committee on Education. His contributions to the field are well recognized, with accolades including being named one of America's Top Doctors and Chicago's Top Doctor.

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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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy