Dr. Dante Duarte

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dante Duarte is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. He serves as the Academic Head of the Geriatric Psychiatry Division and is the Medical Lead at the Peter Boris Neuromodulation Centre in Canada. Dr. Duarte completed his M.D. with postgraduate training in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. He holds a Master's and PhD from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the Federal University of Sao Paulo, respectively. Additionally, he completed a postdoctoral clinical research fellowship at Harvard Medical School. His areas of expertise include geriatrics, gerontology, neurosciences, and mental health, and he is significantly involved in research and clinical practice aimed at improving the lives of older adults suffering from mental health issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences.

Geriatric Psychiatrist

2018-01-01 — Present

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Hamilton, ON

Providing specialized psychiatric care for geriatric patients.

Medical Lead (Director) Neurostimulation Service

2019-01-01 — Present

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton • Hamilton, ON

Leading the Neurostimulation Service to enhance treatment for patients with mental health issues.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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