Dr. Ellen Wald

Professor

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Biography

Ellen Wald, MD, is a tenured professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, with a specialization in pediatric infectious diseases. She has spent her career dedicated to improving patient-centered care and medical education. Over her extensive career, Dr. Wald has received more than 20 awards for her teaching and clinical expertise. Her significant contributions in the field have been recognized with the Folkert Belzer Award in 2021, highlighting her profound impact on the institution and the patients she serves. Dr. Wald's clinical interests focus on microbiology and the diagnosis and treatment of sinus infections and respiratory tract infections. Her research is internationally recognized and includes improving pediatric care for sinusitis and related respiratory infections. She leads the Wald and DeMuri Research Group, focusing on enhancing treatments for common pediatric respiratory infections like sinusitis and otitis media.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Mathematics (Calculus preferred) Chemistry Physics Biology Prior research experience highly recommended
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Specialization Notes

Admissions processed through the Neuroscience Training Program (NTP).