Dr. Naoum Issa

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Naoum Issa. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Naoum Issa is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago specializing in neurology, particularly in the treatment of epilepsy. He is passionate about offering advanced treatment options for patients with epilepsy resistant to anti-seizure medications. As the section chief of epilepsy at the University, Dr. Issa's research focuses on the use of painless electrophysiological techniques to detect and diagnose neurologic disorders. He collaborates with neuromuscular specialists to apply these techniques in diagnosing conditions such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Having published over 90 scientific papers and book chapters, his work has appeared in numerous prestigious journals, including Nature Communications and Epilepsia. He teaches extensively at the Pritzker School of Medicine and is a Fellow of the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators at the University of Chicago, recognized for his excellence in teaching with several awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Specializes in neurology and epilepsy treatment.

Awards

#

Fellow Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators

2021-01-01
#

L.D.H. Wood Preclerkship Teaching Award

2019-01-01
#

A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award

2018-01-01
#

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award

2015-01-01

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
  • Candidate Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy