Dr. Sherwin Ho

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Sherwin Ho. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Sherwin S.W. Ho, MD, is a highly regarded expert in sports medicine specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle injuries. He serves as the Tang Frank Families Professor at the University of Chicago, where he has contributed significantly to the field through his educational initiatives, including serving as faculty for advanced arthroscopic courses with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Ho is an active member of the Board Councilors and serves as an official spokesman for the academy. He has written extensively in medical literature, not only as a co-chief editor for an online sports medicine publication but also through various research articles. His work has garnered him recognition as a 'Top Doctor' by Castle Connolly and other prestigious titles. He has been involved with the Chinese women's national volleyball team and currently serves as a team physician for varsity sports at Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. His innovative research includes the use of gene therapy to treat cartilage injuries in the knees. Dr. Ho was elected to the Herodicus Society, a mark of distinction among sports medicine physicians worldwide.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Tang Frank Families Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Awards

#

Gold Medal

2016-08-01
#

Gold Medal

2015-06-01
#

Silver Medal

2015-09-01
#

Top Doctor

2014-01-01

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
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
  • Candidate Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy