Dr. Peter Okin

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Biography

Peter M. Okin, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of Clinical Affairs in the Division of Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is highly regarded for his expertise in electrocardiography and has been involved in significant research focused on improving diagnosis and risk stratification in heart disease. Dr. Okin completed his undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a degree in chemistry in 1976. He pursued his medical education at Cornell University Medical College, obtaining his M.D. in 1980. Following this, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and later a fellowship in Cardiology. Since joining the faculty of the Division of Cardiology in 1986, Dr. Okin has been dedicated to education and has taught electrocardiography for over 20 years while actively participating in the administration of the Cardiology Fellowship Program. His contributions to cardiology have involved membership in numerous professional associations, and he serves on several national committees and editorial boards for various medical journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Clinical Affairs

1986-01-01 — Present

Weill Cornell Medicine • New York

Oversees clinical affairs in the Division of Cardiology, focusing on improving methods for diagnosing heart disease.

Director of Cardiac Graphics Laboratory

1986-01-01 — Present

Weill Cornell Medicine • New York

Leads the laboratory specializing in cardiac graphics and electrocardiographic research.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture