Dr. Garen Wintemute

Professor

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Biography

Garen J. Wintemute is a renowned expert in public health crisis and gun violence, and a pioneer in the field of injury epidemiology and prevention of firearm violence. His research addresses the alarming rates of gun violence resulting in approximately 30,000 deaths and 75,000 nonfatal injuries in the United States annually. Dr. Wintemute's enduring dedication to understanding the nature and underlying causes of firearm violence has resulted in a uniquely rich and informative body of research, significantly enhancing public health and safety across America. At UC Davis, he serves as the Director of the Violence Prevention Research Program and an attending physician in the Emergency Department. His research has led to numerous published findings and insights into gun ownership and violence, among related topics. Dr. Wintemute has also testified before Congress and served as a consultant for various governmental and justice organizations including the National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1980-01-01 — Present

UC Davis Health • Sacramento, CA

Attending physician and director at the Violence Prevention Research Program.

Awards

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Public Health Leadership Award

2020-01-01
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Deans’ Team Award for Excellence in Research

2017-01-01
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Senator Ken Maddy Political Leadership Award

2017-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.