Dr. Vinitha Jacob

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vinitha Jacob is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Jacob is a physician-scientist dedicated to advancing research in the field of emergency medicine. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University and went on to earn her MD and PhD degrees from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she was supported by a competitive individual NIH pre-doctoral fellowship. Following her education, she completed her residency in emergency medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital, where she was recognized with a resident research award for her contributions. Dr. Jacob currently leads an NIH-funded basic research program that focuses on the role of cholesterol metabolism in sepsis, utilizing pre-clinical models to investigate this critical area. Her recent publications reflect her work in understanding sepsis and its associated challenges in emergency medicine. Dr. Jacob is actively involved in education and mentoring, aiming to foster the next generation of medical professionals.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.