Dr. James Brorson

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Biography

James Brorson, MD, is a professor of neurology at the University of Chicago, specializing in vascular neurology with 25 years of patient care experience. His research focuses on the mechanisms of neuronal cell death related to acute brain insults, ischemia, excitotoxicity, and metabolic derangements. Dr. Brorson's clinical interests include treatment and prevention of stroke and the management of various aspects of cerebrovascular disease, such as carotid stenosis, intracranial arterial stenosis, intracranial aneurysms, hypercoagulable disorders, and cerebral amyloid angiopathy, especially in young patients. He has served as the principal investigator in clinical trials for secondary stroke prevention and currently serves as the medical director of the University of Chicago Comprehensive Stroke Center, overseeing the care of approximately 400 stroke patients annually. Dr. Brorson has contributed to numerous publications, enriching the medical community's understanding of stroke care and cerebrovascular disease.

Research Interests

Awards

#2019

Doroghazi Clinical Teaching Award

2019-01-01
#2018

Department Teaching Award

2018-01-01
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Senior Faculty Scholar

2017-01-01

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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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy