Dr. Donald Glower

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Biography

Donald D. Glower is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at Duke University, with a focus on minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including valve repair and replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting. His current clinical research projects analyze the effects of patient characteristics and surgical techniques on outcomes. He has previously investigated the roles of surgical versus medical therapy in aortic dissection and sought load-independent methods to quantify left and right ventricular function, as well as the management of complex coronary disease. Dr. Glower obtained his M.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1980. His extensive research activities have been funded by multiple grants from significant medical institutions and organizations, emphasizing his involvement in clinical follow-ups and innovations in cardiac surgery.

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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)