Dr. Manish Raiji

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Manish Raiji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago, specializing in pediatric surgical oncology. His clinical interests focus on childhood cancers, childhood obesity management, and complex congenital malformation repair. He obtained his MD from Michigan State University and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Raiji has contributed significantly to research in the field of pediatric surgery, with numerous publications examining diagnostic performance in pediatric ovarian neoplasms, minimizing unnecessary surgical procedures, and improving the understanding of tumor markers in children. He is active in global pediatric surgery initiatives, particularly in the context of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. His dedication to advancing pediatric surgical practices is evident from his extensive research, which aims to improve surgical outcomes for young patients afflicted with various conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professional work focused on pediatric surgery and oncology.

General Surgery Resident

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Georgetown University Hospital • Washington, DC

Completed residency training in general surgery.

Surgical Oncology Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

National Institutes of Health • Bethesda, MD

Fellowship focused on surgical oncology.

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