Dr. Maria Alkureishi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Alkureishi, MD, is a primary care physician dedicated to providing continuity and preventive health care services to medically underserved youth, including infants, children, and teens. Currently serving as the Clerkship Director at the Pritzker School of Medicine and as an Assistant Program Director at the Primary Care Comer Children’s Hospital, Dr. Alkureishi is a committed educator, actively teaching medical students and residents in both ambulatory and inpatient pediatric settings. Her research focuses on patient-centered electronic health records (EHR) in medical education, aiming to enhance the quality of care through better technology use. This dedication to education and student engagement has earned her numerous accolades, including the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. As a faculty advisor to the Pediatric Interest Group, she works to inspire young medical students to engage deeply with pediatric health while fostering a supportive learning environment. Dr. Alkureishi's contributions to pediatric medicine and education continue to make a significant impact on the community.

Research Interests

Awards

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Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

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AOA Faculty Inductee

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Richard M. Rothberg Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care and Resident Education

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Fellow of the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators

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Basic Sciences Division Distinguished Faculty Educator & Mentor Award

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Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine, Lucille Lester Award for Promotion of Childhood Wellness

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Joel Schwab Award for Excellence in Mentorship

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Favorite Faculty

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Best Pediatrics Interest Group of the Year

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Master Educator

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