Dr. Stuart Forman

Professor

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Biography

Stuart Forman, MD, PhD, is a Professor in Anaesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He obtained his MD from Harvard Medical School and his PhD in Biophysics from Harvard University, both in 1989. His research focuses on various aspects of anesthesiology, particularly nicotinic receptors, GABA-A receptors, intravenous anesthetics, and their effects using models like zebrafish. He actively leads the Forman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, which explores innovative approaches in pharmacology and anesthetic practices. Forman is also involved in teaching courses such as HST 150/151, providing insights into the principles of pharmacology to students. His contributions to the field are reflected in his extensive research and publications in anesthetics and their clinical applications.

Research Interests

Courses

HST 150/151 - Principles of Pharmacology

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field Strong foundation in biological sciences Undergraduate preparation in the sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Resume or CV
  • Application fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

The listed clinical and basic science departments (Radiology, Medicine, Genetics, etc.) participate in the PhD training through the Harvard Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) and the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) program. Requirements are standardized across these interdisciplinary PhD umbrellas.