Dr. Marianne Garland

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marianne Garland, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center. She serves as the Medical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and oversees various programs aimed at improving the care of newborns, including the Lactation Program and the Donor Human Milk Program. Dr. Garland has extensive expertise in treating newborn infants, particularly those who are extremely premature or facing respiratory failure and complex congenital surgical problems. She is part of a multidisciplinary team of neonatal doctors and subspecialists, as well as neonatal nurses, dedicated to providing family-centered care to infants. Dr. Garland also leads efforts to improve the quality of care in the NICU and supports initiatives aimed at enhancing health outcomes for children. She focuses on advancing neonatal care, particularly through pharmacotherapy for newborns and evidence-based methods that support breastfeeding for mothers who are separated from their babies. Her mission is to optimize outcomes for infants and ensure they have healthy childhoods and fulfilling lives.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)