Dr. Rany Salem

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rany Salem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on human genetics, where he applies statistical epidemiological methods to understand the genetic architecture of complex traits and diseases. Through this work, he aims to contribute to the fields of epidemiology and public health. His expertise encompasses the areas of epidemiology, applied public health, and statistics. He teaches courses such as FMPH 291, which covers special topics in applied genetic epidemiology. Dr. Salem is committed to advancing our understanding of how genetic factors contribute to health outcomes.

Research Interests

Human Genetics Epidemiology Applied Public Health Statistics

Courses

Applied Genetic Epidemiology

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).