Dr. Kara Shetler

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Kara Shetler. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Kara Elizabeth Shetler, MD, is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Neurology at Penn Medicine, where her research focuses on Vascular Neurology. Dr. Shetler completed her medical training at Columbia University and her residency in Psychiatry and Neurology at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital. She is affiliated with several hospitals, including the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where she treats patients and conducts research. Dr. Shetler is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the National Neurohospitalist Society, contributing to the National Penn Stroke Program. Her work integrates clinical practice with academic research, aiming to advance the field of neurology, particularly in stroke care and vascular conditions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.