Dr. Elizabeth Tung

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth L. Tung, MD MS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in General Internal Medicine. Her research primarily focuses on health disparities, chronic disease management, and the social determinants of health. Dr. Tung has engaged in community-based strategies aimed at improving chronic disease management in various urban settings, such as East St. Louis and Chinatown New York. Her work highlights the intersection of race, poverty, and access to healthcare for adults living with chronic diseases. She has published extensively on topics including health resource access, implicit bias, and the impact of retail redlining on health outcomes. Dr. Tung is also investigating the intersection of community violence and chronic disease using geospatial tools to bridge the fields of violence epidemiology and health.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-08-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Medicine.

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