Dr. Alex Michaels

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex David Michaels is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Duke University. He is a member of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, with a primary focus on elective and emergent gastrointestinal and abdominal wall surgery. Dr. Michaels is dedicated to patient care and the training of both undergraduate and graduate medical students. His commitment to medical education has been recognized with an institutional teaching award and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA). He has served as a chief resident for junior surgery residents, contributing significantly to their education. His passion for teaching earned him the Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, a national honor awarded by the Associated Surgical Education. His research interests center on surgical education and the access and disparities in surgical care.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Instructor

2021-01-01 — Present

Department of Surgery • Duke University

Instruct medical students and contribute to their education and training in the field of surgery.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)