Dr. Davendra Ramkumar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Davendra P Ramkumar is a Clinical Associate Professor in Surgery at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. His research interests focus on the connection between the microbiome and human health, particularly in relation to food and farm environments. With a dedication to improving health outcomes through understanding complex biological interactions, Ramkumar's work seeks to elucidate how dietary factors affect the human microbiome and overall well-being.

Research Interests

Microbiome Human Health Dietary Factors

Requirements for Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution 3 semesters of General/Organic Chemistry with lab 1 semester of Biochemistry 2 semesters of Biology with lab 1 semester of Advanced Biology (Physiology or Systems Biology) 2 semesters of Physics with lab Humanities/Social Science coursework 1 semester of Statistics 2 semesters of Calculus Multivariate Calculus Differential Equations Linear Algebra
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Specialization Notes

Carle Illinois College of Medicine follows a single integrated MD curriculum across all departments. All listed departments contribute to this 'engineering-infused' medical program. Note: Currently, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are considered for the MD program, thus typical international language exams (TOEFL/IELTS) are not applicable for standard admission.