Dr. Kanecia Zimmerman

Professor

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Biography

Kanecia Obie Zimmerman is the Wilburt C. Davison Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University. She is a member of the Duke Clinical Research Institute and specializes in critical care medicine. Dr. Zimmerman completed her clinical research fellowship and critical care medicine fellowship at Duke University and has an extensive background in medicine-pediatrics residency training at the same institution. With a focus on children's health, she has received numerous grants from the National Institutes of Health and other organizations, targeting various pediatric health challenges. Her research interests include pharmacological studies and antimicrobial stewardship in critically ill children, alongside initiatives to bridge the gap in pediatric maternal resources. Dr. Zimmerman's contributions are significant in promoting evidence-based practices in pediatric care and enhancing educational frameworks for improving health outcomes in children.

Research Interests

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)