Dr. Sonali Smith

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Biography

Sonali M. Smith is the Elwood V. Jensen Professor in Medicine at the University of Chicago, where she leads the Hematology/Oncology section and co-directs the Lymphoma Program. She has been a faculty member since 2001 and is a recognized clinical investigator, specializing in lymphoma, including Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. With over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journals, including 25 review articles focused on lymphoid malignancies, her research interests include targeted agents and pathway inhibitors. Smith holds prominent leadership roles, such as Vice-Chair of the SWOG Lymphoma Committee, immediate past-Chair of the Lymphoma Research Foundation Scientific Advisory Board, and served on the ASCO Communications and Annual Meeting Scientific Committees. Elected to the ASCO Board of Directors for a four-year term starting in 2025, she is also a founding member of the Steering Committee for the international Women in Lymphoma group. Additionally, she has received numerous teaching awards, highlighting her commitment to mentorship as a vital aspect of her career.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
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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Department of Philosophy