Dr. Mohammed Almekhlafi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mohammed Almekhlafi is an Associate Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, specializing in Clinical Neurosciences, Radiology, and Community Health Sciences. He is affiliated with the Calgary Stroke Program and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, contributing to significant advancements in neurointerventional procedures. His clinical focus is on interventional stroke therapy, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced endovascular techniques. He has a keen interest in research areas including endovascular thrombectomy, brain aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and cerebral arteriovenous malformations, as well as exploring the neuroprotective effects of selective brain hypothermia. Almekhlafi has achieved numerous certifications and fellowships in neurology and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Canada’s Governor General's Gold Medal at the master's level from the University of Calgary in 2013 and the McKinney Award from the American Society of Neuroimaging in the same year. His work not only enhances clinical practices but also enriches the academic community with a focus on optimizing treatment modalities in cerebrovascular care.

Research Interests

Awards

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Canada’s Governor General's Gold Medal

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McKinney Award

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Faculty of Medicine Distinction Award

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Research Distinction Award

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.