Dr. Ritu Verma

Professor

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Biography

Ritu Verma, MD, is a highly respected pediatric gastroenterologist providing compassionate and comprehensive care for children suffering from complex gastroenterology conditions. As the Section Chief of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Chicago Medicine, she specializes in celiac disease and collaborates closely with patients and their families to manage the condition effectively. Committed to ensuring a seamless continuum of care for pediatric gastroenterology patients, Dr. Verma emphasizes coordinated transitions to adult gastroenterology programs. In addition to her clinical practice, she is passionate about performing research that merges adult and pediatric basic science related to celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and food allergies. Dr. Verma has a rigorous approach to education, having served as a course instructor and actively teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric gastroenterology care. Her publications appear in several peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Gastroenterology, the Journal of Pediatrics, and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Chicago Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
M.D. or D.O. degree Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 Eligibility for Illinois Medical License
Application Checklist
  • ERAS Application
  • Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Medical School Transcript
  • USMLE/COMLEX Transcript
  • ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Department of Pediatrics (Fellowship/Residency level). Focus on clinical excellence and research in pediatric subspecialties.