Dr. David Casarett

Professor

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Biography

David Jonathan Casarett is a Professor of Medicine at the Duke Cancer Institute, where he specializes in palliative care and is the Section Chief of Palliative Care in the School of Medicine. He also holds an affiliation with the Duke Global Health Institute. With extensive education and training, including a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Arts from Case Western Reserve University, he completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Iowa, where he later served as Chief Resident. His fellowship in Palliative Medicine was at the University of Pennsylvania. Casarett's work has garnered attention in various media regarding topics such as the rescheduling of cannabis and its implications in palliative care. His scholarly contributions include articles focused on operationalizing needs-focused palliative care for older adults in intensive care units, underscoring his commitment to enhancing end-of-life care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Duke Cancer Institute • Durham, NC

Serves as a Professor of Medicine focusing on palliative care.

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)