Dr. Neil Prose

Professor

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Biography

Neil Stuart Prose is a Professor of Dermatology at Duke University, with additional roles in Global Health and Pediatrics. His research primarily focuses on pediatric dermatology, striving to enhance the scientific understanding of skin diseases through clinical observation, trials, and collaborative laboratory work. Prose has a particular interest in caring for skin diseases in developing countries and has led multiple projects across Latin America and Africa, aimed at improving healthcare delivery through the development of teaching protocols and manuals. Additionally, he is committed to advancing doctor-patient communication and has created new methods for teaching empathic communication to medical students and practitioners, alongside traditional morbidity and mortality conferences. Prose's work emphasizes the importance of health literacy and community engagement, particularly concerning epilepsy care disparities in Uganda. His academic contributions are directed towards fostering a comprehensive understanding of both the medical and ethical aspects of patient care, enhancing the quality of education in medical fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke Department of Dermatology • Durham, NC

Leading research and clinical care in pediatric dermatology and global health.

Courses

GLHLTH 89S: Year Seminar: Special Topics Global Health GLHLTH 143CNS: 'Singing Song': Global Perspective Experience Illness ETHICS 89S: Special Topic: First-Year Seminar Ethics 143CNS: 'Singing Song': Global Perspective Experience Illness

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)