Dr. Michael Relf

Professor

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Biography

Michael Relf is the Dean of the School of Nursing at Duke University and holds the Mary T. Champagne Distinguished Professorship. He is also a Research Professor in the Duke Global Health Institute. With a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, he has a significant background in nursing and global health, focusing on health challenges faced by people living with HIV. His extensive career includes serving as Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education and as Associate Dean for Global Community Health Affairs. Relf's research aims to address mental health challenges and stigma associated with HIV and tuberculosis, highlighting the need for interventions to mitigate these issues, especially in underserved populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

— Present

School of Nursing, Duke University • Durham, NC

Overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the School of Nursing.

Mary T. Champagne Distinguished Professor

— Present

School of Nursing, Duke University • Durham, NC

Holding a distinguished professorship with research and teaching responsibilities.

Professor

— Present

School of Nursing, Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and mentoring students in nursing.

Research Professor

— Present

Duke Global Health Institute • Durham, NC

Conducting research focused on global health issues.

Associate Dean, Global Community Health Affairs

— Present

School of Nursing, Duke University • Durham, NC

Leading initiatives in global community health and education.

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)