Dr. Grace Mak

Professor

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Biography

Grace Z. Mak, MD, is a Professor of Surgery and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. She specializes in pediatric surgical conditions including anorectal malformations, chest wall deformities, congenital malformations, and pediatric cancer surgery. Dr. Mak's clinical interests extend to hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), inflammatory bowel disease, and minimally invasive surgery techniques for neonatal patients. Her extensive training encompasses a fellowship at the University of Chicago Medicine and residency at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center. Dr. Mak has published several peer-reviewed articles focusing on critical pediatric surgical care, contributing to leading journals such as JAMA Surgery and Pediatric Surgery International. In her practice, she is recognized for her dedication to improving outcomes in high-risk pediatric trauma and has participated in multicenter studies evaluating surgical interventions. With a commitment to education, Dr. Mak supports the development of future generations of surgeons, particularly among Asian American pediatric surgical trainees in North America.

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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
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