Dr. Lisa Mcelroy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lisa M. McElroy is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Duke University with expertise in abdominal transplant surgery and health services research. Her lab focuses on understanding the complex health care processes and the impact of multidisciplinary teams on patient outcomes, particularly for high-cost, high-acuity patients. She holds a master's degree in health services outcomes research methodology and has received supplemental training in health disparities research methods, organizational behavior, and implementation science. Her research examines the intersection of biological and social risks that affect a patient's success in receiving care, emphasizing the importance of addressing social determinants of health in health equity research. McElroy is dedicated to developing approaches that account for organizational characteristics that influence care delivery based on these determinants. She completed her medical education at Michigan State University and has undergone extensive residency and fellowship training in surgery at various prestigious institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in abdominal transplant.

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Duke University • Durham, NC

Assistant Professor with a focus on health services research in transplantation.

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)