Steven J. Chmura, MD, PhD
Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor and Chairman, Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1997 | University of Chicago Department of Pathology, Ph.D |
| 1999 | University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, M.D |
| 1992 | University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, US, Biology and Psychology, B.S |
Postgraduate Training
| 2000-2004 | Residency, University of Chicago Hospital, University of Chicago School of Medicine |
| 1999-2000 | Internship, Weiss/University of Chicago Program B, Weiss Hospital |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2026 | Texas Medical License |
| 2004 | Illinois Medical License (IDPR) |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2023 - 2026
Professor, Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2021 - 2026
Professor, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2020 - 2026
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2012 - 2020
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2006 - 2012
Instructor, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2004 - 2006
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Scientific Director, Cancer Clinical Trials Office, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chicago, Illinois, 2019 - 2022
Director of Clinical and Translational Research, Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2008 - 2026
Member, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chicago, Illinois, 2004 - 2026
Other Professional Positions
Member, Clinical Research Advisory Committee (CRAC), 2016 - 2019
Vice Chairman, SAM (Safety and Monitoring) Committee for Clinical Trials, University of Chicago), 2010 - 2019
Program Director for Radiation Oncology Residency Training (GME), University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2010 - 2018
Co-Director, University of Chicago Breast Cancer Spore Program #5, 2009 - 2010
Member, RADRAC (Radioisotopes & Radioactive Drug Research Advisory Committee), 2009 - 2019
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Clinical Research Advisory Committee (CRAC), University of Chicago, 2016 - 2019
Vice Chairman, Safety and Monitoring Committee for Clinical Trials, University of Chicago, 2010 - 2019
Co-director, University of Chicago Breast Cancer Spore Program #5, University of Chicago, 2009 - 2010
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Committee on Academic Promotion (CAP), Pritzker School of Medicine, 2019 - 2026
Member, Radioisotopes & Radioactive Drug Research Advisory Committee (RADRAC), University of Chicago, 2009 - 2019
Honors & Awards
| 2026 | University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center Excellence in Leadership award |
| 2022 - 2024 | ARRO Teacher of the year award |
| 2016 | Samuel Hellman Teacher of the Year award |
| 2012 - 2014 | Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology: Residence Teaching Award |
| 2011 | University of Chicago Faculty Role Model Nomination |
| 2008 | ARRO (American Association Radiation Oncology Residents) Teacher of the Year Award |
| 2007 | ARRO Teacher of the Year Award |
| 2006 | ARRO Teacher of the Year Award |
| 2005 | Cancer Research Foundation New Faculty award |
| 2005 | ASTRO 2005 Young Scientist Award |
| 2004 | ASTRO 2004 Outstanding Abstract Award (Top 1%) |
| 1999 | Basic science research award for outstanding work in Radiation Oncology |
| 1998 | Clinical Pathophysiology selected instructor for the Pritzker School of Medicine |
| 1996 | Clinical Pathology selected instructor for the Pritzker School of Medicine |
| 1994 | NIH Training grant in Growth and Development, University of Chicago |
| 1992 | University Honors, University of Illinois Champaign Urbana |
| 1992 | Summa cum laude, University of Illinois Champaign Urbana |
| 1992 | Phi Beta Kappa, University of Illinois Champaign Urbana |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified October 05, 2026