Dr. Arnold Peter Weiss

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Biography

Arnold-Peter Weiss, M.D., is a distinguished hand surgeon affiliated with Brown University's Alpert Medical School and University Orthopedics in Providence. He obtained his B.A. and M.D. degrees from Johns Hopkins University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Following this, he undertook a hand surgery fellowship at the Indiana Hand Center. Dr. Weiss is currently recognized as the R. Scot Sellers Scholar in Hand Surgery and serves as Vice Chairman and Professor at Brown Medical School. His extensive publication record features over 165 peer-reviewed articles and multiple textbooks, including a comprehensive two-volume textbook on Hand Surgery. He has received various fellowships and awards, such as the AOA North American Fellowship and the American-British-Canadian Fellowship. As an editor and expert in his field, he is the Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Hand Surgery. Dr. Weiss also holds 10 patents for orthopedic joint implants and devices utilized worldwide. His current research interests focus on wrist biomechanics, surgical techniques in hand and wrist surgery, and implant development, funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dean's Excellence Teaching Award

2011-01-01
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Innovator of the Year Award

2007-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics