Dr. Timothy Plackett

Associate Professor

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Biography

Timothy Plackett is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in the field of surgery. His research focuses on injury violence and its context within sustainable development, highlighted by his involvement in conferences such as the Bethune Round Table Africa and Global Surgery events. He has published extensively on various subjects related to trauma care, including the effectiveness of triage systems in trauma centers and the impact of demographic factors on reporting homicide rates among transgender individuals. His contributions to medical literature include analyses on intimate partner violence and its intersection with healthcare access for pregnant patients, as well as investigations into the physiological responses to trauma. Dr. Plackett is dedicated to improving surgical outcomes and advancing trauma surgical skills through innovative training programs. His expertise also encompasses the implications of atrial fibrillation in trauma cases and the evaluation of trauma patients based on red blood cell distribution width. As an educator, he is committed to mentoring medical students and residents in surgical practices and scholarly output.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Total
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy