Dr. Nicola Orlov

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nicola M. Orlov, MD MPH is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, specializing in Medical Education and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. A board-certified pediatric hospitalist, she serves as the Residency Program Director and Vice Chair for Education. Dr. Orlov completed her medical degree at the Pritzker School of Medicine and her residency at The University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital, where she also completed her chief year. Additionally, she holds an MPH from Columbia University and has undergone training in Medical Education Research Innovation Teaching and Scholarship (MERITS) at the University of Chicago. She is an exemplary educator and mentor, recognized nationally for her teaching and mentorship abilities, having received awards such as the Leonard Tow Award and being an AOA Faculty Inductee. Dr. Orlov's scholarly work includes leading workshops and speaking at educational conferences, with publications in respected journals such as Academic Pediatrics and Academic Medicine. Her research interests focus on coaching, feedback, and remediation in pediatric education. She is actively involved in promoting health equity through innovative approaches in her teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Serves as the Associate Professor in Pediatrics and Residency Program Director.

Awards

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BSD Distinguished Educator Mentor Award

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Howell F. Wright Award for Educational Excellence

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Joel G. Schwab Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentorship

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AAMC Humanism in Medicine Nomination

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Favorite Faculty Award

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy