Dr. Mark Mcclellan

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Biography

Mark B. McClellan, MD, PhD, is a physician-economist specializing in health care quality and value, payment and coverage reform, and the impact of policies on drug and device innovation. He has notably contributed to initiatives aimed at improving health care delivery during public health emergencies, including his work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, where he focused on strategic containment and the development of therapeutics and vaccines. McClellan has held high-level government positions, including Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where he was instrumental in implementing significant health policy reforms. He has also served as Associate Professor of Economics at Stanford University, and currently directs the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University. His extensive academic background is complemented by roles on various boards and advisory committees aimed at enhancing health care outcomes across diverse health systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Duke-Margolis Institute • Durham, NC

Leading the institute focusing on health policies and innovative healthcare solutions.

Commissioner

2002-03-01 — 2004-12-31

U.S. Food and Drug Administration • Washington, D.C.

Oversaw regulations ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug and medical products.

Administrator

2004-01-01 — 2006-08-31

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services • Washington, D.C.

Responsible for overseeing the nation's Medicaid and Medicare programs.

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)