Dr. Leslie Forman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Leslie M. Forman is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. With a background in Medicine, having earned an M.D. from Tufts University in 1972, Dr. Forman's work has primarily focused on the intersection of exercise and mental health, particularly in older adults experiencing depression. Over the years, Dr. Forman has been awarded grants from the National Institutes of Health to conduct research in this critical area. Throughout the course of his career, he has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor roles in both Psychiatry and Surgery, as well as Temporary Instructor positions. Dr. Forman has made significant contributions to the field of Psychiatry, particularly in developing interventions that utilize exercise as a therapeutic tool for mental health improvement in older patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Emeritus

— Present

Duke University • Chapel Hill, NC

Served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, focusing on exercise interventions for depression in older adults.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Chapel Hill, NC

Held an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

Instructor, Temporary

— Present

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • Duke University

Taught courses as a temporary instructor in the Department.

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)