Dr. James Mitchell

Associate Professor

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Biography

James W. Mitchell, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in pediatrics. His clinical interests include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), pediatric asthma, and challenges faced by children in foster care. Dr. Mitchell has conducted numerous studies focusing on the interplay between psychological factors and pediatric health outcomes, particularly in the context of eating disorders and adolescent bariatric surgery. His research includes evaluating clinical decision supports to improve adolescent depression screening in pediatric primary care, as well as a meta-analysis identifying genetic loci related to suicide attempts. He is committed to advancing understanding of psychosocial predictors influencing eating behaviors in young adults undergoing bariatric surgery. Publications authored by Dr. Mitchell span topics from genetic risk factors for eating disorders to the interrater reliability of assessments in bariatric studies.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and research in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on clinical interests and research related to child health.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
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Total
Required:104
IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy