Dr. Sonia Oyola

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sonia P. Oyola is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the empowerment of future physicians through community engagement, specifically in underserved areas like Chicago's South Side. She has led projects such as the 3-Arm Culinary Medicine Program and has contributed significantly to the study of emergency department preparedness for sexual assault survivors. Dr. Oyola has co-authored articles in reputable journals discussing topics such as patient advocates' perspectives and the working conditions and career satisfaction of women family physicians. Her teaching initiatives include resilience skills training for medical students. Throughout her career, she has received several accolades including the Illinois Family Medicine Teacher of the Year and the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. Her commitment to improving healthcare delivery and education prepares future physicians to meet diverse patient needs effectively.

Research Interests

Awards

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Illinois Family Medicine Teacher of the Year

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Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy