Dr. Robert Tisherman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert T. Tisherman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University. He has a significant background in biomedical research and is dedicated to advancing Orthopaedic Surgery through both basic and clinical research. Dr. Tisherman completed his training in the Physician Scientist Training track at the University of Pittsburgh, where he spent a year conducting research during the summer, which focused on grant applications, laboratory management, and biomedical professionalism. He followed this with an additional year of orthopaedic residency dedicated to surgical research. Dr. Tisherman's educational background includes studying biomedical engineering and material science at Carnegie Mellon University. He led innovative projects including the development of a microfluidic procalcitonin detector and an automatic compression device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as well as a shivering monitor for therapeutic hypothermia. His dual training in engineering and medicine enhances his ability to pursue biomechanical research, merging expertise in mechanics with knowledge of current surgical practices.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)