Dr. Susan Silva

Associate Professor

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Biography

Susan Gray Silva is an Associate Research Professor at Duke University School of Nursing and School of Medicine, specializing in neurobehavioral assessment, cognitive neuropsychology, and biostatistics. She holds a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University, where she has contributed to the academic community through teaching and mentorship. Dr. Silva instructs courses on General Linear Models, Generalized Linear Mixed Models, Mediator Moderator Analyses, and Longitudinal Data Analysis. Her research includes the exploration of digital health literacy in chronic illness management and studies aimed at addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes for specific populations, including children with ADHD and Latine communities. She has been actively involved in grants focusing on innovative training models for nurse-led care addressing social determinants of health. Dr. Silva’s work has been recognized by national institutions for its impact on nursing practice and health disparities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Professor

— Present

Duke University School of Nursing • Durham, NC

Conducts research and teaches various courses related to data analysis and health.

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University School of Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • Durham, NC

Teaches and mentors students in child and family mental health and community psychiatry.

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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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)