Dr. Julie Zook

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julie Zook conducts research at the intersection of medicine and architecture. As a co-editor of the open-access book, “The Covert Life of Hospital Architecture” published by UCL Press, she utilizes sociospatial analysis to uncover hospital design principles that enhance patient safety, improve care team collaboration, and facilitate corridor system wayfinding. Her work reflects both historical and contemporary significance in understanding how social science interplays with architectural thought and decision-making. Zook's research scholarship emphasizes the importance of architecture in healthcare settings, focusing on how design influences well-being and functional efficiency within medical environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carle Illinois School of Medicine • Champaign, IL

Core faculty responsible for teachings and research at the intersection of architecture and medicine.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.