Dr. Rita Mcgill

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rita L McGill, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. Her clinical interests focus on dialysis technology improvements, primary care physician involvement in transplants, and understanding race-and-sex-based differences in access to dialysis treatment. She has contributed significantly to the field through research examining vascular access outcomes in dialysis patients and the impact of chronic disease burdens on incident U.S. dialysis patients from 1996 to 2015. Dr. McGill has authored several key publications, including studies on the utilization of Cystatin C in outpatient settings and health disparities related to Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). Her work aims to enhance treatment accessibility and improve patient outcomes in nephrology. She actively engages in developing partnerships between physicians and advanced practice providers to facilitate effective inpatient dialysis care, highlighting her commitment to advancing clinical practices and improving patient care in kidney disease.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
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