Dr. Catherine Curtin

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Curtin MD is a plastic and hand surgeon specializing in peripheral nerve surgery and upper limb reconstruction. She completed her residency at the University of Michigan and her hand fellowship at Stanford University, where she also participated in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Fellowship. Dr. Curtin's clinical focus is on improving upper limb function in individuals with spinal cord injuries and investigating the role of surgery in alleviating nerve pain. Her research encompasses areas such as upper limb function, spinal cord injury treatment, neuropathic pain, and evaluating surgical outcomes. Dr. Curtin has also held several leadership roles, including Chief of Hand Surgery at the Palo Alto VA and Director of the Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship at Stanford. She is active in various professional organizations and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Surgery - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery.

Chief Hand Surgery

— Present

Palo Alto VA • Palo Alto, California

Chief of Hand Surgery overseeing clinical operations.

Plastic Surgery Hand Fellowship Director

— Present

Stanford Plastic Surgery • Stanford, California

Director overseeing the fellowship program in hand surgery.

Medical Student Clerkship Director

— Present

Stanford Plastic Surgery • Stanford, California

Director of the Medical Student Clerkship in Plastic Surgery.

Courses

ORTHO 299 SURG 299 ORTHO 280 ORTHO 399 SURG 399 ORTHO 370 SURG 370 ORTHO 199 SURG 199 SURG 216

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.