Dr. Trudy Van Houten

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Biography

Trudy M. Van Houten is a Lecturer in the Department of Radiology at Brigham Women's Hospital, which is part of Harvard Medical School. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree from Temple University. With a strong focus on clinical anatomy, her research interests primarily center on the pelvic floor. Her academic contributions include numerous publications reflecting her expertise in these areas, highlighting the intersection of anthropology and medical sciences. Through her teaching and research, she aims to foster a deeper understanding of anatomy in both clinical and educational contexts.

Research Interests

Clinical Anatomy Pelvic Floor

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.