Dr. Sofia Ahmed

Professor

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Biography

Sofia Ahmed is a Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, specializing in nephrology and cardiovascular medicine. With a background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Queen's University and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto, Dr. Ahmed furthered her education with a Master of Medical Science in Physiology from Harvard University. Her research focuses on the effects of cyclooxygenase 2 inhibition on hemodynamic function and the renin-angiotensin system in healthy humans. Throughout her career, Dr. Ahmed has received numerous awards and grants, including the AHFMR Clinical Investigator Award and the CIHR New Investigator Award. She is also a full member of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and has contributed significantly to the field through various presentations and mentorship roles. Her work has garnered recognition at national forums, making her a respected figure in nephrology education and research.

Research Interests

Awards

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AHFMR Research Clinical Investigator Award

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CIHR New Investigator

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.