Dr. Patrick Codd

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick Codd is an Associate Professor at Duke University specializing in Neurosurgery. His appointments include Associate Professor at the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences. Professor Codd is also a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. He obtained his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 2008 and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, finishing in 2014. His research interests include minimally invasive neurosurgery and the development of tools to enhance brain surgery procedures. He teaches various courses relating to research and projects in mechanical engineering and electrical and computer engineering, showcasing his interdisciplinary approach to education and research. Professor Codd is dedicated to advancing the field of neurosurgery through innovative techniques and collaborative research efforts with extensive clinical applications.

Research Interests

Neurosurgery Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Courses

NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 592: Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 591: Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 492: Special Projects Mechanical Engineering 491: Special Projects Mechanical Engineering EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering ECE 494: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 493: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering

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)