Dr. Thomas Cummings

Professor

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Biography

Thomas John Cummings is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Pathology at Duke University, where he also serves as a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. His clinical research interests encompass a wide array of specialties including Neuropathology, Ophthalmic Pathology, Orthopaedic Pathology, Neuromuscular Pathology, and General Surgical Pathology, with a specific focus on Leprosy and Tropical Diseases. Dr. Cummings pursued his fellowship in Neuropathology at Duke University, completing it in 2001, following his residency in Pathology at the same institution from 1997 to 1999. He earned his M.D. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1991. Dr. Cummings has made significant contributions to the field through various grants, including research training in Neuro-Oncology awarded by the National Institutes of Health from 2005 to 2010. He is also involved in teaching courses such as PATHOL 401C: Pathology Sub-Internship and PATHOL 220C: Pathologist, reflecting his commitment to educating the next generation of medical professionals.

Research Interests

Courses

PATHOL 401C: Pathology Sub-Internship PATHOL 220C: Pathologist

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)