Dr. Lauren Gleason

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lauren Gleason is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago, specializing in Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. With a background in interprofessional education, she focuses on improving the quality of care for older adults through the implementation of the 4Ms: Medication, Mobility, Mentation, and Matters. Dr. Gleason is dedicated to building Age-Friendly Health Systems and enhancing transitions of care from skilled nursing facilities. She earned her Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Buffalo. Her extensive training includes an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center and a Geriatrics Fellowship at Harvard. Throughout her career, Dr. Gleason has received numerous awards for her contributions to Geriatric Medicine and has been involved in significant research projects, including receiving the HRSA Geriatric Academic Career Award. Her scholarly work encompasses various aspects of Geriatrics, with a particular emphasis on quality improvement in healthcare delivery systems for aging populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-07-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Geriatrics.

Awards

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Knight Steel Award

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UCSF Bechtel Geriatrics Scholarship Award

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T. Franklin Williams Award

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Division of Geriatrics and Aging Commendation Award

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BSD Distinguished Junior Clinician Award

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