Dr. Sophie Shaikh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophie Kay Shaikh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University. She completed her M.D. at Duke University School of Medicine and a Master's in Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her education also includes a Master's degree from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Dr. Shaikh's professional interests focus on pediatric health, particularly concerning breastfeeding outcomes in hospitalized infants and maternal-infant health in the context of opioid use. She has received grants from the Academic Pediatric Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics for her research initiatives. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to improving health outcomes for children and their families through education and practical research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University Department of Pediatrics • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in Pediatrics, focusing on maternal-infant health and related topics.

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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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)