Dr. Sarah Sobotka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sarah Sobotka 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, medical complexities in children, and technology dependency. With a focus on intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities, Dr. Sobotka is particularly invested in pediatric feeding problems. Her research has extensively covered Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex feeding disorders, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. Sobotka has employed a mixed-methods approach to study trends in improving health systems for families with children facing medical complexities and disabilities, especially those who are technology-dependent. She seeks to create effective healthcare service models that minimize hospitalizations and empower families, facilitating developmental potential in children with severe disabilities. Dr. Sobotka has completed her medical and public health degrees at the University of Chicago, along with pediatric residency training at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and a fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics from the University of Chicago.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading various research initiatives in pediatric developmental behavioral health.

Awards

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The Peter Huttenlocher Award for Scholarly Excellence

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

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

Department of Philosophy