Dr. Sarah Sobotka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah Sobotka, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, specializing in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. Her clinical interests include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and managing children with medical complexity and technology dependency. Dr. Sobotka has a particular focus on improving health systems for families of children with disabilities, especially those reliant on mechanical ventilation. She employs a mixed methods approach to study trends and create effective healthcare service models that minimize hospitalizations and support developmental potential for children with severe disabilities. She received her medical degree and a master's degree in public health sciences from the University of Chicago. Her clinical training includes a pediatric residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and a fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sobotka is actively involved in research related to clinical nuances in managing complex pediatric health issues, with numerous publications in respected journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and leading research in the field of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.

Awards

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The Peter Huttenlocher Award

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
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Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy