Dr. Valerie Press

Professor

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Biography

Valerie G. Press, MD MPH is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, focusing on improving healthcare quality for patients with chronic diseases in various settings. Dr. Press has a comprehensive academic background, including a medical degree and a Master of Public Health in health management and policy from the University of Michigan. She completed her residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics and a fellowship in health services research at the University of Chicago. As a Professor, she holds primary and secondary appointments in the Department of Medicine, specializing in General Internal Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care as well as Pediatrics. Dr. Press is the Medical Director of the Care Transitions Clinic and has various leadership roles in academic medicine, including co-directing the Summer Research Program at the Pritzker School of Medicine. Her research, continuously funded for over a decade, targets interventions at both patient and system levels to enhance the management of chronic lung diseases. Valued as a mentor, she has supported numerous students and junior faculty over her career. Her awards include the John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award and the Frederick L. Brancati Mentorship Leadership Award from the Society of General Internal Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Care Transitions Clinic • Chicago, IL

Oversees the management and operations of the Care Transitions Clinic, focusing on improving care for patients with chronic diseases.

Director

2010-01-01 — Present

COPD Transitions Care Program • Chicago, IL

Leads the COPD Transitions Care Program to address challenges in managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Associate Chief

2010-01-01 — Present

General Internal Medicine Faculty Development • Chicago, IL

Helps lead faculty development initiatives within the General Internal Medicine section.

Awards

#2019

John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award

2019-01-01
#2021

Frederick L. Brancati Mentorship Leadership Award

2021-01-01
#2025

Arthur H. Rubenstein, MD Mentor Award

2025-01-01

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