Dr. Irma Ugalde

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Biography

Irma Ugalde is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on critical issues impacting children's health, particularly in emergency medical settings. Ugalde has published extensively on topics such as the Childhood Opportunity Index, which explores the intersection of socioeconomic factors and health outcomes, and the importance of lethal means counseling in youth suicide prevention efforts. Her work also addresses the evaluation of respiratory pathogen testing within children's hospitals and the management of blunt abdominal trauma in pediatric patients. Ugalde's contributions to pediatric emergency care are well recognized, as she emphasizes the need for effective clinical guidelines to optimize treatment options for children. She continues to lead in advancing knowledge in pediatric emergency medicine, ensuring a focus on both clinical excellence and patient safety.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading research and teaching in the Department of Pediatrics.

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy