Dr. Tamar Polonsky

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tamar Polonsky, MD, MSCI, is a general cardiologist at the University of Chicago specializing in the treatment of a wide range of cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and valve disease. She has a particular focus on managing heart disease in cancer patients, known as cardio-oncology, working closely with oncologists and surgeons to monitor cardic complications in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Dr. Polonsky has significant research expertise in cardiovascular epidemiology and prevention, with experience in analyzing data from large cohort studies to identify novel predictors of heart disease risk. Her research is supported by funding from NIH, focusing on the effects of cocoa flavanols and the gut microbiome on cardiovascular health. Dr. Polonsky's work is influential and she has been involved in numerous collaborative projects across her field, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in cardiovascular health through both clinical practice and research initiatives.

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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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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy