Dr. Valerie Press

Professor

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Biography

Valerie G. Press, MD MPH is a professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in the clinical aspects of internal medicine and pediatrics. With a focus on quality improvement in healthcare delivery, particularly for patients with chronic diseases, Dr. Press's research encompasses various topics ranging from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to health literacy and implementation science. She completed her medical degree and Master of Public Health at the University of Michigan and has undergone training in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Chicago. Dr. Press has served in multiple leadership roles, including Medical Director of the Care Transitions Clinic and Co-Director of the Pritzker School of Medicine's Summer Research Program. Her contributions to research have been recognized through several awards, including the Frederick L. Brancati Mentorship Leadership Award in 2021 and the John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award in 2019. For over a decade, she has dedicated herself to mentoring a wide range of students and junior faculty.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor in the Department of Medicine with a focus on improving healthcare delivery for chronic disease patients.

Awards

#2021

Frederick L. Brancati Mentorship Leadership Award

2021-01-01
#2019

John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award

2019-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy