Dr. Joe Kendal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Kendal is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the management of adult and pediatric patients with musculoskeletal oncology concerns. His expertise includes a broad spectrum of bone and soft tissue tumors, sarcomas, and metastatic bone disease. Kendal completed his medical degree and graduate studies at the University of Calgary, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He completed a two-year combined research and clinical fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His academic interests focus on improving outcomes for patients suffering from metastatic bone disease through clinical and translational research initiatives. He leads research on the surgical management of metastatic bone disease and examines tumor immunology and drug delivery mechanisms. Kendal is known for his innovative approach to understanding the immune microenvironment surrounding bone metastases and strives to enhance the effectiveness of novel therapies, including immunotherapy. He has established a multi-centered database on surgical outcomes for metastatic bone disease patients in Southern Alberta and continues to pursue patient-engaged research to ultimately improve surgical pathways and outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Cumming School of Medicine • Calgary, AB

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in orthopaedic surgery, specializing in oncology cases.

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.