Dr. George Nicolaou

Professor

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Biography

Dr. George Nicolaou serves as the Program Director for the Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia Program at Western University, guiding a fellowship that emphasizes teamwork with surgical colleagues. His program is noted for its complexity and high volume of cases, performing around 300 major pulmonary resections and 80 esophagectomies annually, and is recognized for its VATS procedures, being one of the largest VATS esophagectomy programs in Canada. Dr. Nicolaou has been pivotal in advancing thoracic and vascular anesthesia, integrating a dedicated pediatric thoracic anesthesia initiative, and ensuring optimal perioperative pain management for a diverse patient population. His role encompasses resident training and academic research, continuously evolving the program through clinical advancements and educational experiences. He also emphasizes the importance of innovative simulation training and research opportunities, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes in complex surgical procedures. Dr. Nicolaou presented his findings on spinal cord protection strategies at an international forum, underscoring his commitment to research in cardiovascular anesthesia.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.