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Elizabeth Zavala is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago, focusing on Geriatric Medicine. She serves as the Associate Program Director of the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship and provides primary specialty care in geriatric settings. Her clinical focus includes urinary incontinence in older women, and her research aims to address health disparities in urinary incontinence care among older African American and Latina women. Dr. Zavala is dedicated to enhancing nursing home education within graduate medical education, particularly in internal medicine and family medicine residency programs. She is committed to improving the quality of care delivered to older adults in nursing home settings, and she mentors trainees across various stages of medical education. Dr. Zavala is involved in curriculum development initiatives centered on aging and health equity and has accepted a competitive fellowship through the University of Chicago’s Medical Education, Research, Innovation, Teaching, and Scholarship (MERITS) program. Additionally, she actively participates in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Post-Acute Long-Term Care Medical Directors Association, advocating for equity in long-term care environments. A board-certified geriatrician and family medicine specialist, she is fluent in Spanish and committed to the principles of health equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare.
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