Dr. Eric Chang

Professor

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Biography

Eric Chang is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. He furthered his training with a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. His research interests focus on advanced imaging techniques and the assessment of bone quality and function, particularly in the context of chronic spinal cord injuries. He has been principal investigator on several research projects funded by the VA Biomedical Laboratory R&D Service and NIH, involving multiple MRI applications and innovative imaging methods, such as three-dimensional ultrashort echo time magnetic resonance imaging. Throughout his career, Chang has contributed significantly to the understanding of joint biomechanics and pathology through quantitative imaging and has published extensively in the field. His work not only enhances diagnostic practices but also fosters advancements in imaging methodologies that enhance patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Radiology.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).