Dr. Susan Sam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Susan Sam, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago specializing in adult endocrinology with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Her clinical interests encompass female reproductive disorders, thyroid diseases, and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Sam's research primarily investigates the metabolic abnormalities linked with PCOS, particularly concerning the heightened risk for the development of type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders, and obesity. She examines the role of fat tissue abnormalities and inflammation in leading to insulin resistance in women with PCOS. With numerous prestigious research grants, Dr. Sam has published her findings in a variety of scientific journals, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Diabetes Care, and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. In addition to her research responsibilities, she serves as a manuscript reviewer for several medical journals and is part of the editorial board for the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Dr. Sam is also dedicated to teaching, mentoring medical students, residents, and endocrinology fellows.

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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
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Department of Philosophy