Dr. Bruce Derrick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Bruce Derrick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Duke University, with dual appointments in Emergency Medicine. He specializes in General and Vascular Transplant Anesthesiology within the Duke Center for Hyperbaric Medicine, focusing on environmental physiology. Dr. Derrick earned his M.D. from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 2009. His research interests encompass applied physiology and the effects of various gases in decompression scenarios. He is involved in multiple funded research projects, including studies on decompression gas effects and oxygen toxicity mitigation strategies for divers. His academic contributions also include teaching courses in physiology and medicine related to extreme environments and hyperbaric medicine, enriching the curriculum with his extensive knowledge of and experience in these specialized fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke Department of Anesthesiology • Durham, NC

Specializing in General and Vascular Transplant Anesthesiology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Emergency Medicine • Duke University

Courses

ANESTH 445C: Physiology & Medicine Extreme Environments ANESTH 430C: Diving Hyperbaric Medicine

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)