Dr. Susanna Hill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Susanna Hill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Duke University, specializing in Surgical Oncology within the Division of Colon Rectal Surgery. She completed her medical education and residency at Albany Medical College in upstate New York and later earned a Master's degree in Clinical Investigation from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Hill has undergone comprehensive colorectal fellowship training at the University of Minnesota. Her clinical interests focus on robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in treating rectal cancer, managing complex multidisciplinary care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, and addressing early onset colorectal cancer. Her research has explored quality outcomes related to hospital readmissions and length of stay, leveraging large database models, as well as the application of technology in patient care education and opioid prescribing practices. Dr. Hill is also passionate about surgical education, having authored multiple chapters in medical textbooks, delivered invited lectures, and mentored numerous medical students and residents.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Instructor

— Present

Department of Surgery • Duke University

Instructs and mentors medical students and residents in surgical techniques and practices.

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)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)