Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Siddhartha Mukherjee is a hematologist and oncologist with a rich background in medical research and education. He was born in New Delhi, India, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stanford University, a Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and a Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Mukherjee completed his internal medicine residency and oncology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. He currently serves as an associate professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. His research focuses on the biology of blood development, especially malignant and pre-malignant diseases such as myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia, with the aim of developing novel therapies for these conditions. Dr. Mukherjee is also recognized for his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer,' which narrates the history of cancer treatment and portrays the experiences of contemporary patients. His work has been adapted into a three-part documentary series that premiered on PBS.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in the field of hematology and oncology.

Requirements for Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Mathematics Biology Physics Chemistry Biochemistry
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • College transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Exact Department Name: Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics. Program: Cellular and Molecular Physiology & Biophysics.