Dr. Yuval Simons

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuval Simons is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Genetic Medicine. His research interests encompass Genetics, Population Models, Genetic Body Height, and Genome-Wide Association Studies, contributing to a more profound understanding of genetic factors influencing health and disease. Simons has collaborated with various co-authors in the field and is involved in projects that utilize advanced methodologies to explore genetic variations. His work reflects a commitment to improving knowledge in genetic epidemiology, paving the way for advancements in personalized medicine.

Research Interests

Genetics Population Models Genetic Body Height Genome-Wide Association Studies

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Genetic Medicine.

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
  • Candidate Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy

Bachelor Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Application
  • LSAT or GRE score
  • Transcripts (via CAS)
  • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume
Specialization Notes

The Law School also accepts GRE scores for the JD program.

Master Program
Requirements
GMAT
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Professional resume
Application Checklist
  • Completed application
  • Two essays
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Full-Time MBA

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing Sample
Specialization Notes

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • GRE (Optional)
Specialization Notes

Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS)

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
90 semester hours of undergraduate study Biology with lab Chemistry (General, Organic, Biochem) with lab Physics with lab
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS Application
  • MCAT Scores
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Secondary Application
  • Interview (by invitation)
Specialization Notes

Includes Departments like Department of Pediatrics, Department of Medicine, etc.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:104
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample
Application Checklist
  • Candidate Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Writing Sample
Specialization Notes

Applies to Department of Political Science, Department of Sociology, etc.