Dr. Ritu Verma

Professor

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Biography

Ritu Verma is a Professor at the University of Chicago with a focus on Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She serves as Section Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and the Medical Director of the Celiac Disease Center. Verma has held several esteemed positions, including Vice-Chair of the Ambulatory Pediatric Strategy and Medical Director for Pediatric Subspecialties. She completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology Nutrition, following her training at notable institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. Verma has been recognized for her clinical excellence, receiving the Master Clinician award from the Bucksbaum Institute in 2020. Additionally, she was honored as a Top Doc by the American Registry and South Jersey Magazine multiple times. Her research interests include Celiac Disease, Bone Diseases, and Nutrition, particularly the impact of gluten-free diets on bone density. Over her career, Verma has authored several impactful publications and contributes to clinical guidelines and patents in her field.

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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
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Department of Philosophy