Dr. Luminita Tureanu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luminita M Tureanu, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. Her expertise lies in regional anesthesia, specifically ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, acute postoperative pain management, and multimodal analgesia. Dr. Tureanu completed her medical degree at the Institute of Medicine & Pharmacy in Romania in 1988, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Bucharest in 1994. She has also undergone extensive training in anesthesiology at John H. Stroger Hospital Cook County, completing her residency in 2006 and pursuing fellowship training in Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia Acute Pain in subsequent years. She is board certified in Anesthesiology, and participates actively in various professional societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Feinberg Academy of Medical Education. Dr. Tureanu has received several awards for her teaching excellence, including the Golden Apple Teaching Award and multiple Outstanding Teacher pins from Feinberg School of Medicine, reflecting her commitment to education and mentorship in the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Teacher pin

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Outstanding Teacher pin

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Golden Apple Teaching Award

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Outstanding Teacher pin

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Robert D. Dripps, M.D. Memorial Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.