Dr. Maria Alcocer Alkureishi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Alcocer Alkureishi, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at the University of Chicago. She is a primary care physician dedicated to providing continuity and preventive healthcare services to medically underserved youth, including infants, children, and teens. Dr. Alcocer serves as the Clerkship Director for the Pritzker School of Medicine and is a Faculty Advisor for the Pediatric Interest Group. Her teaching encompasses medical students, interns, and residents in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. Her research interests lie at the intersection of patient-centered electronic health record (EHR) use and medical education. She has published numerous articles focusing on health care disparities and educational frameworks in the health professions. Dr. Alcocer has received several accolades for her excellence in mentorship and contribution to medical education, including the Joel Schwab Award for Excellence in Mentorship.

Research Interests

Awards

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Joel Schwab Award for Excellence in Mentorship

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Master Educator, Academy Distinguished Medical Educators

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Lucille Lester Award for Promotion of Childhood Wellness

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Distinguished Faculty Educator & Mentor Award

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Faculty Inductee

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy