Professor Dr. Michael Czapka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Czapka, MD, is an infectious disease doctor specializing in treating and preventing infections in immunocompromised adults. He provides care to individuals undergoing organ transplants, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants, with particular expertise in managing fungal and viral infections. Dr. Czapka is actively involved in clinical trials for new drugs and vaccines targeted at difficult-to-treat infections, including those caused by fungi and viruses. His research includes studies on infections in CAR T-cell recipients and he leads quality improvement initiatives within his hospital. Additionally, he serves on the institutional ethics review board for clinical research and assists in the development of board examination materials for his specialty.

Research Interests

Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Immunocompromised Patients Viral Infections Fungal Infections

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

Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement

Application Checklist

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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy