Dr. Everett Vokes

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Biography

Dr. Vokes is the John E. Ultmann Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. He earned his medical degree from the University of Bonn Medical School in Germany and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at various prestigious institutions. Dr. Vokes has a clinical focus on oncology, particularly in relation to hematology, lung cancers, and other mediastinal tumors. As a clinical translational investigator, he leads national trials investigating the integration of targeted immune-based agents with chemoradiotherapy approaches. His research aims to optimize treatment strategies for patients with head and neck cancers and enhance multidisciplinary care. Dr. Vokes is a member of several prominent professional organizations and serves on editorial boards for leading oncology journals. He has published over 500 papers and book chapters in esteemed medical journals, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and Journal of Clinical Oncology, and he is actively involved in presenting his research at medical congresses.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy