Marcello Cherchi

Dr. Marcello Cherchi

Neurology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Director of Otoneurology and Vestibular Medicine
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Biography

Marcello Cherchi received a PhD in linguistics from the University of Chicago and an MD from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  His postgraduate medical training at Northwestern University included an internship in general internal medicine, residency in general neurology, and fellowship in otoneurology.  He practiced at Chicago Dizziness and Hearing and Northwestern University for 14 years, then transitioned to the University of Chicago in 2023, where he currently serves as the director of otoneurology and vestibular medicine.  His research interests have led to collaborations on bilateral vestibular weakness and mal de debarquement syndrome (with Timothy Hain), vestibular neuritis and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) (with Dario Yacovino), and spinocerebellar ataxia (with Christopher Gomez).  His work has appeared in various journals, including Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Archives of Neurology, Experimental Brain Research, Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Otology and Neurotology, Journal of Otology, Audiology Research, Laryngoscope, Ear and Hearing, Clinical Neurophysiology Practice, and others.

Affiliations

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Neurology

Honors and Awards

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Onur Melen Dedication to Education Award for medical student teaching,

Northwestern University

In recognition of medical student teaching. Awarded by Dr. Stephen Van Haerents, Northwestern University, on 6/17/2022

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Excellence in Medical Student Teaching

Northwestern University

Science in Medicine lecture series. Awarded by the Dr. Augusta Webster Office of Medical Education, Northwestern University, on 9/19/2018 and 10/2/2019

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Outstanding Teacher Award for medical student education

Northwestern University

Dr. Augusta Webster Office of Medical Education. Awarded at the 7th Annual Medical Education Day on 9/29/2017

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Innovation Corps Fellowship

National Science Foundation

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago (10/7/16 - 11/18/16)

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Outstanding Teacher Award for Medical Student Education

Northwestern University

Awarded by director of medical student neurology clerkship, Dr. Cindy Zadikoff in 2014

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Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Neurology

Northwestern University

July 2006 – June 2007, awarded by residency program director, Dr. Tanya Simuni

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“You Make A Difference” award

Jessie Brown Veterans’ Administration Hospital

Awarded by Marie L. James on 3/22/2005

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Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology

American Academy of Neurology

Awarded in May of 2003

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General Assembly Scholarship

Illinois House of Representatives

2001 - 2003

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PhD dissertation defended with distinction

University of Chicago

May of 1996

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Honorable Mention

National Science Foundation

Awarded in March of 1993

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Scholarship for graduate study

University of Chicago

University Unendowed Funds, 1992 - 1996

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Dean's List

University of Chicago

1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Experience

Clinical Associate, Director of Otoneurology and Vestibular Medicine

University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, USA

01 Jul 2023 - present

Clinical Associate Professor

Northwestern University, Evanston, USA

01 Jun 2017 - 01 Jun 2023

Clinical Assistant Professor

Northwestern University, Evanston, USA

01 Jul 2009 - 01 May 2017