Dr. John Kress

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Biography

Dr. John P. Kress is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, where he serves as the Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and the Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Program. His research primarily focuses on improving outcomes for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), with particular expertise in sedation management and mechanical ventilation, as well as addressing post-ICU deconditioning. Dr. Kress has led extensive studies aimed at optimizing sedation protocols to enhance safety and recovery for critically ill patients. His work has contributed to the development of evidence-based practices that improve immediate care for mechanically ventilated patients and promote long-term functional outcomes for ICU survivors. He has also been involved in various clinical trials examining the effectiveness and safety of treatments for respiratory failure.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Medical Intensive Care Unit

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Oversees the operations and clinical practice within the medical intensive care unit.

Director Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leads the fellowship program focusing on pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Awards

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Senior Faculty Scholar

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Teacher Award

2002-01-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha

1997-01-01
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Phi Beta Kappa

1987-01-01

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