Dr. Ormond Macdougald

Professor

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Biography

Ormond MacDougald is the John Faulkner Collegiate Professor in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School. His research primarily focuses on adipose tissue biology, exploring the development, function, and interaction of adipocytes with other cell types. MacDougald's dedication to mentoring has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Fulbright Scholar's Award, the Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award, and the Basic Science Achievement Award. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. MacDougald completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He has authored several influential publications and is a member of the Center for Cell Plasticity and the Caswell Diabetes Institute. Beyond academia, MacDougald enjoys spending his time gardening, making music, and woodworking with his wife and four children.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.