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Joseph Zapater, MD, PhD

Clinical Instructor

Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

About

Research Interests:
Diabetes, Glucose, and Lipid Metabolism

Clinical Interests:
Diabetes, Glucose, and Lipid Metabolism

Career Path:
Physician Scientist

Why UIC for Fellowship:
As I learned through medical school and residency training, UIC has a very diverse patient population and a wide array of research opportunities, which makes UIC an ideal institution for learning and shaping a career in medicine. As a Chicago native with the goal of becoming a physician scientist, UIC was the ideal university for me to pursue my research and clinical interests in endocrinology.

Education

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago