Dr. Karen Bernstein

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karen Bernstein, MD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. She specializes in adolescent health, particularly in areas related to atypical anorexia nervosa and family-based treatment methods. Her research interests are focused on weight outcomes in adolescents with eating disorders and the impact of adolescent online health-information searching behavior. She has published various studies in academic journals, including articles on micronutrient deficiencies associated with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Bernstein advocates for better health communication and resource availability for adolescents navigating health information online. Her comprehensive understanding of both clinical practice and research informs her approach to teaching and mentorship within the department.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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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