Dr. Chris Lavy

Professor

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Biography

Professor Chris Lavy is a consultant orthopaedic spine surgeon and a senior research fellow at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS). He qualified from St Bartholomew’s Medical College in 1982 and specialized in orthopaedic surgery through a rotation at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He has held prestigious positions, including an honorary professorship at the University of Malawi College of Medicine and being a founding member of various surgical organizations in Africa. His research interests encompass orthopaedic surgery, particularly in resource-poor settings, with a focus on enhancing training and securing better surgical care in sub-Saharan Africa. He has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and is involved in interdisciplinary research aimed at improving surgical outcomes. His dedication to global health is reflected through his involvement with the World Health Organization and participation in collaborative international projects aimed at advancing global surgery initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Orthopaedic Tropical Surgery

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Leading clinical and research initiatives in orthopaedic surgery with a focus on tropical medicine and global surgery.

Awards

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OBE

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.