Dr. Jeffrey Matthews

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey B. Matthews, MD, is a distinguished surgeon serving as the Chair and Phemister Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. His clinical interests encompass biliary gallbladder surgery, islet autotransplantation, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic surgery, and pancreatitis. He engages in academic scholarship focusing on the promotion of equity in surgical practices and has contributed significantly to the literature on surgical education and health inequities. His research includes evaluating the effectiveness of classification systems in surgical morbidity and mortality conferences and investigating therapies for breast cancer through various clinical trials such as the I-SPY2 trial. Matthews is recognized for his commitment to improving surgical practices and outcomes and for advancing the understanding of surgical oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading the Department of Surgery, overseeing clinical practices and academic research.

Distinguished Service Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducting advanced research and teaching in the field of surgery.

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