Dr. Carmelo Milano

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Biography

Carmelo Alessio Milano is the Joseph W. and Dorothy W. Beard Distinguished Professor of Experimental Surgery and Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Duke University. He has been instrumental in advancing cardiac transplantation and artificial heart technologies. With years of medical training, including completing his M.D. at the University of Chicago, he has held various positions at Duke University, including Chief Resident and Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery. His research focuses on improving cardiac transplant outcomes and developing innovative treatments for heart failure. He has received several grants for groundbreaking studies that include early feasibility studies of total artificial hearts and advancements in immunobiology for cardiac allograft tolerance. Milano's contributions to surgical methodology and patient care have garnered recognition in the field, making him a leader in cardiac surgery.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Joseph W. and Dorothy W. Beard Distinguished Professor of Experimental Surgery, Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery.

Instructor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Temporary Instructor in the Department 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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)