Dr. Virginia Shaffer

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Biography

Virginia Shaffer, MD is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. Her research primarily focuses on surgical management techniques and outcomes for patients with complex gastrointestinal issues. She has published influential articles on various topics, including antibiotic omission in the management of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis, the impact of COVID-19 on surgical residency interviews, and patient outcomes in robotic proctectomy. Dr. Shaffer has been an advocate for improving performance metrics in surgical practices and exploring the risk assessment models applicable to surgical candidates. Her work, which often emphasizes the intersection of clinical performance and patient safety, contributes significantly to the academic community and influences surgical practices on a national scale.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy