Molly Hales

Molly K. Hales, MD, PhD is a physician with a diverse educational and professional background. She completed her medical internship at Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital in 2021.12 Following her internship, Dr. Hales began her residency in Dermatology at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.24

Education and Training

Dr. Hales received her MD and PhD from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).6 This dual degree suggests a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and research. After medical school, she pursued a transitional year residency at MacNeal Hospital before specializing in dermatology.6

Professional Experience

Medical Intern:: Dr. Hales served as a Medical Intern at MacNeal Hospital from July 2020.2 This internship was part of her transitional year residency program.

Dermatology Resident:: Currently, she is a Dermatology Resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, a position she started in July 2021.24

Additional Roles:: Prior to her residency, Dr. Hales worked as a USMLE Step 1 Tutor for Med School Tutors.2

Specialization and Affiliations

Dr. Hales specializes in dermatology and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Chicago area, including:

• Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
• Loyola University Medical Center
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital35

Career Goals

As a physician-anthropologist, Dr. Hales aims to understand and address health disparities through her work in dermatology.6 This unique combination of medical expertise and anthropological perspective may contribute to her approach to patient care and research.