Dr. Craig Mcdonald

Professor

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Biography

Craig M. McDonald, M.D., is a distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at UC Davis Health. He has earned recognition as an internationally recognized expert in clinical management, rehabilitation, and precision therapeutics for children and adults with neuromuscular diseases. His research interests include the development of novel therapeutics for neuromuscular diseases, conducting clinical trials and natural history studies in muscular dystrophies, and developing novel outcome measures specifically for these trials. Dr. McDonald has notably contributed to the advancement of precision-based therapeutics for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), focusing on approved therapies that target the dystrophin gene abnormalities that cause the condition. His work epitomizes a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing complex health challenges through multidisciplinary, collaborative care approaches.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2015-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Oversees the department, contributing to advancements in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.