Dr. Elizabeth Zavala

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Elizabeth Zavala. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Zavala is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in geriatric care. Her clinical focus includes urinary incontinence in older women, and she practices in various settings including clinics, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Dr. Zavala's research addresses health disparities in urinary incontinence care among older African American and Latina women, aiming to improve equitable healthcare delivery. Additionally, she is dedicated to enhancing nursing home education in graduate medical programs, including internal medicine and geriatric medicine fellowships, to improve the quality of care for older adults. As an educator, Dr. Zavala mentors trainees in medical education and directs geriatric medicine clinical rotations at the University. She leads curriculum development initiatives centered on aging and health equity and has been recognized with the University of Chicago's MERITS Fellowship for her contributions to medical education. Dr. Zavala is fluent in Spanish and is a board-certified specialist in geriatric family medicine, actively participating in initiatives that support health equity and diversity in healthcare education.

Research Interests

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