Dr. Erik Paulson

Professor

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Biography

Erik Karl Paulson is the Chair of the Department of Radiology and the Robert J. Reeves Distinguished Professor at Duke University. His research focuses on image technology and clinical evaluation, with particular expertise in CT dose reduction, hepatic lesion detection, and pancreatic pathology imaging. He emphasizes state-of-the-art imaging technologies including computed body tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. Paulson has held several notable positions within the Department of Radiology, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the field through both teaching and research. He has contributed to the academic community with extensive practical experience in image-guided procedures and intervention techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

— Present

Department of Radiology • Duke University

Leads the Department of Radiology, overseeing operations and strategic direction.

Robert J. Reeves Distinguished Professor

— Present

Department of Radiology • Duke University

Distinguished position acknowledging significant contributions to the field of radiology.

Professor

— Present

Department of Radiology • Duke University

Teaches and conducts research in radiology.

Chief, Division of Abdominal Imaging

— Present

Department of Radiology • Duke University

Oversaw the division specializing in abdominal imaging techniques.

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Radiology • Duke University

Held tenure as an Associate Professor contributing to teaching and research.

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)