Dr. Corey Simon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Corey B. Simon, DPT, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. He focuses on maintaining physical function and quality of life for older adults suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain. His current work aims to enhance clinical assessments for geriatric low back pain and develop real-time movement-evoked pain measures. Dr. Simon investigates chronic pain phenotypes in older adults to improve intervention strategies. With experience in R01-funded trials, he examines the biopsychosocial influences on shoulder arthroscopy recovery and studies age-related pain modulation mechanisms. His post-doctoral research included investigating mediation models of sensory discrimination and cognitive performance. Dr. Simon’s training in clinical translational science has facilitated a comprehensive research agenda aimed at transforming clinical care.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Study Paper

2016-01-01
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Frederick Family Scholarship

2016-01-01
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Young Investigator Travel Award

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Poster

2014-01-01
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Financial/Travel Award

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Research Award

2012-01-01
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3rd Place Presentation

2012-01-01
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Excellence Clinical Instruction

2010-01-01

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)