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Education & Training
University of ChicagoFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2003 - 2006- University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2000
Goucher CollegeNon Degree, 1995 - 1996- University of ChicagoM.P.P., 1990 - 1992
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2023 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2022 - 2023
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- A Genotype-guided Study of Irinotecan Administered in Combination With 5-fluorouracil/Leucovorin (FOLFIRI) and Bevacizumab in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Patients Start of enrollment: 2009 Dec 12
- Effect of Multi-Media Tool on Enrollment in Oncology Clinical Trials Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 26
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- ASO Visual Abstract: Survival Outcomes in Early-Onset Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma (EOAA).Rushabh Gujarathi, Erika Belmont, Christopher Rodman, Varun Vivek Bansal, Namrata Setia
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-06-14 - Survival Outcomes in Early Onset Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma (EOAA).Rushabh Gujarathi, Erika Belmont, Christopher Rodman, Varun Vivek Bansal, Namrata Setia
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-06-06 - 340B Drug Pricing Program: An Updated ASCO Policy Statement.Blase Polite, Niharika Dixit, John Hennessy, Marissa Rivera, Ashley Sumrall
JCO Oncology Practice. 2026-05-05
Journal Articles
- Charting the Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research: A Position Statement From the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, the Ame...Polite BN, Adams-Campbell LL, Brawley OW, Bickell N, Carethers JM, Flowers CR, Foti M, Gomez SL, Griggs JJ, Lathan CS, Li CI, Lichtenfeld JL, McCaskill-Stevens W, Pask..., J Clin Oncol, 1/24/2017
- Charting the Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research: A Position Statement From the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, the Ame...Polite BN, Adams-Campbell LL, Brawley OW, Bickell N, Carethers JM, Flowers CR, Foti M, Gomez SL, Griggs JJ, Lathan CS, Li CI, Lichtenfeld JL, McCaskill-Stevens W, Pask..., CA Cancer J Clin, 1/24/2017
- Charting the Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research: A Position Statement From the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, the Ame...Polite BN, Adams-Campbell LL, Brawley OW, Bickell N, Carethers JM, Flowers CR, Foti M, Gomez SL, Griggs JJ, Lathan CS, Li CI, Lichtenfeld JL, McCaskill-Stevens W, Pask..., Cancer Res, 1/24/2017
Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Challenges to Access in the United StatesASCO Annual Meeting 2019 - Chicago, IL - 6/1/2019
- What to Expect From Washington, DC in 2018-20192018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/2/2018
- The OCM Journey: One Practice's Experience-Warts and All.Orlando, FL - 1/1/2017
Other
- Reducing Disparities in Cancer Outcomes: A Call to Action.Polite BN, ASCO Daily News
Chicago - 1/3/2011 - American Society of Clinical Oncology Position Statement On Addressing the Affordability of Cancer Drugs.Polite BN, et. Al
https://www.asco.org/sites/new-www.asco.org/files/content-files/blog-release/documents/2017-ASCO-Position-Statement-Affordability-Cancer-Drugs.pdf
Press Mentions
A Standing Ovation for CHALLENGEJune 24th, 2025- UChicago Medicine Crown Point Celebrates One Year of CareApril 29th, 2025
Professional Memberships
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