Dr. David Garcia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David J. Garcia is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, specializing in Anesthesiology. With extensive training in Adult Cardiothoracic Fellowship, he excels in perioperative management of complex cardiac and thoracic cases, including myocardial revascularization and valve repair. His expertise extends to minimally invasive approaches for valve replacement and the management of heart failure with advanced assist devices like right and left ventricular assist devices, as well as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for thoracic transplantation. Board certified advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiographer, he provides comprehensive diagnostic monitoring for complex cardiothoracic patients. Dr. Garcia is also trained in Critical Care Fellowship and adept at managing acutely ill adults in specialized settings, especially within the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. His research interests encompass clinical outcomes in mechanical circulatory support, postoperative management, and interventions to modulate inflammatory responses during cardiopulmonary bypass. He is dedicated to transformative care through bold discoveries and compassionate education, aiming to improve patient outcomes in the field of anesthesiology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.