Dr. Jeffrey Marcus

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Robert Marcus is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at Duke University, specializing in head and neck surgery, communication sciences, and pediatrics. His research focuses on clinical outcomes related to cleft care, including the psychosocial, surgical, and academic outcomes for children born with clefts in North Carolina. He has developed techniques in nasoalveolar molding for children with clefts and has analyzed the benefits of rhinoplasty, significantly contributing to the understanding of nasal airflow resistance through novel models of nasal respiratory physiology. In addition, he leads a craniofacial imaging lab that has created advanced software for analyzing cranial shapes and identifying abnormal conditions relative to normal anatomy. His work in the craniomaxillofacial trauma team addresses factors associated with facial trauma in North Carolina, aiming to enhance care delivery and outcomes. Dr. Marcus's background includes extensive training in plastic surgery and a commitment to improving surgical standards and clinical research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Lead in various departments of surgery focusing on advanced clinical techniques and outcomes.

Head, Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Oversaw clinical and educational activities in the plastic surgery division.

Chief of Surgery

— Present

Children’s Department of Surgery, Duke University • Durham, NC

Directed surgical practices aimed at improving children's surgical outcomes.

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)