Dr. Michael Cusimano

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Biography

Michael D. Cusimano is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He specialized in Neurosurgery, with formal training beginning in 1985. In 1990, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and received his Master's Degree in Health Professions Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed a formal skull base surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh from 1991 to 1992. Since joining the Neurosurgical Staff at St. Michael's Hospital in 1992, Dr. Cusimano has focused his clinical practice on treating patients with complex skull base lesions. His research has centered on developing novel approaches for intracranial lesions and addressing traumatic brain injuries and concussions. He is a strong advocate for brain health prevention and teaches courses that bridge clinical neuroscience, medical education, and public health.

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Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Professor in the Department of Surgery with cross appointments in Public Health and Education.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology