Dr. Frederick Schoen

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Biography

Frederick J. Schoen is a distinguished Professor of Pathology at Brigham Women's Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He specializes in cardiovascular pathology, focusing on heart valve prostheses and the biological mechanisms of native heart valves. Schoen's academic foundation includes a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine and a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science from Cornell University. His research includes an in-depth investigation into calcification processes associated with bioprosthetic devices and their interaction with healthy cardiovascular systems. Over the years, he has significantly contributed to the understanding of heart valve biology and pathology, thereby influencing clinical applications and advancements in cardiovascular surgery. His involvement with Brigham Education Institute demonstrates a commitment to both research and education, fostering the next generation of medical professionals in an academic healthcare setting.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Brigham Women's Hospital • Boston

Specializing in pathology and cardiovascular research.

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.