Dr. Glenn Jaffe

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Biography

Glenn Jay Jaffe is the Robert Machemer M.D. Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and the Division Chief of Vitreoretinal Disease at Duke University. He leads an active clinical research program, serving as the principal investigator for various funded studies aimed at treating ocular diseases such as cytomegalovirus retinitis and severe uveitis through innovative drug delivery systems. His research utilizes ultrasonography and optical coherence tomography for the diagnosis of macular edema and other ocular conditions. Dr. Jaffe is deeply involved in education, providing lectures and training for residents, fellows, and medical students, facilitating research opportunities, and mentoring students in relevant clinical research. He is a regular lecturer at national and international meetings on topics regarding uveitis and vitreoretinal conditions.

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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)