Dr. Satoko Matsumura

Associate Professor

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Biography

Satoko Matsumura is an Associate Professor of Dental Medicine specializing in Oral Maxillofacial Radiology at Columbia University Medical Center. She holds a DDS from Hiroshima University and a PhD in Radiation Oncology from Osaka University School of Dentistry in Japan. After completing her residency in Oral Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of Connecticut, she has been actively involved in clinical care, academia, and research at various institutions, including New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Matsumura balances her time between teaching pre- and postdoctoral students, providing diagnostic readings for patient cases, and conducting clinical research. She is also the Director of Radiation Safety at the College of Dental Medicine, where she oversees radiation safety training programs. Throughout her career, she has published numerous research works and has received several awards, including the Centennial Scholarship Award from the American Academy of Oral Maxillofacial Radiology and the Skeletal Craniofacial Biology Research Pilot Project Award from New York University. Dr. Matsumura is fluent in Japanese and dedicated to advancing the field of radiology in dental medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY

Full-time position in Dental Medicine specializing in Oral Maxillofacial Radiology.

Director of Radiation Safety

2017-01-01 — Present

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine • New York, NY

Overseeing radiation safety training for the College of Dental Medicine.

Awards

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Centennial Scholarship Award

2017-01-01
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Skeletal Craniofacial Biology Research Pilot Project Award

2013-01-01
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award

2004-01-01
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Overseas Research Award

2002-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)