Dr. Leo Mccluskey

Associate Professor

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Biography

Leo F. McCluskey, MD, MBE, is an Emeritus Associate Professor of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as the Director of the Electromyography Laboratory at Pennsylvania Hospital and the Medical Director of the Penn ALS Center. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Boston College in 1976, followed by his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980. He completed extensive postgraduate training, including Intern and Resident positions in Medicine at the University of Michigan, and further specialized in Neurology residency at Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. McCluskey's research and clinical interests focus on neuromuscular diseases, specifically amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and electromyography. He has received multiple board certifications in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, with additional qualifications in Neurophysiology. His contributions to the field of neuroscience and neurology are recognized through his leadership roles in clinical practice and education, aimed at advancing patient care and training new neurologists.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2011-04-29 — Present

Electromyography Laboratory, Pennsylvania Hospital • Philadelphia, PA

Oversees laboratory operations and staff, ensuring quality patient care in electromyography and related services.

Medical Director

2011-04-29 — Present

Penn ALS Center, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Leads the ALS Center in research and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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