Dr. Sonali Smith

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Biography

Dr. Sonali M. Smith is a prominent faculty member at the University of Chicago in the Department of Medicine, serving as the Elwood V. Jensen Professor and Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology. She has dedicated her career to clinical investigation and has become a recognized expert in lymphoma, particularly Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. With over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journals and a significant number of review articles addressing lymphoid malignancies, Dr. Smith focuses her research on targeted agents, pathway inhibitors, and the implementation of cooperative group trials. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles, including Vice-Chair of the SWOG Lymphoma Committee and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. She is also a founding member of the international Women in Lymphoma group. Dr. Smith has received numerous teaching awards, reflecting her commitment to mentorship and education in the field of oncology. Her contributions to clinical trials and lymphoma research have profoundly impacted treatment approaches, particularly in maintaining rituximab in indolent lymphomas. With her expertise and dedication, Dr. Smith continues to influence the field and train the next generation of oncologists.

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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
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