Dr. Raymond Kao

Professor

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Biography

Raymond Kao is a Professor in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Western University. He was appointed to the faculty in September 2003. His research activities focus on large data analysis in trauma care, particularly through the Critical Care Information System (CCIS). He is involved in developing a mortality prediction model for patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), utilizing variables collected from various centers. Additionally, Dr. Kao has been working on the external validation of this prediction model using CCIS data from ICUs across Ontario. His research interests span trauma, prediction modeling, and large data analysis, including investigating the effects of beta-blockers on traumatic brain injuries, heart rate, and sepsis outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.