Dr. William Meurer

Professor

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Biography

Dr. William J. Meurer is a distinguished professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School. His research focuses on the treatment of acute neurological emergencies, actively contributing to the University of Michigan Acute Stroke Team since 2006. Dr. Meurer has extensive experience in enrolling patients in acute trials and has served as the local Principal Investigator for the CLEAR-ER trial, examining a reperfusion strategy for acute stroke patients in the emergency department. He is also a key member of the executive team at the Strategies Innovate EmeRgENcy Care Clinical Trials Network (SIREN). His NIH-funded clinical trials involve critical areas such as acute vertigo, emergency department management of hypertension, and therapeutic hypothermia for cardiac arrest. Dr. Meurer holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State University. His recent publications reflect his dedication to improving care for stroke patients in emergency settings, investigating the integration of new treatments and optimal care delivery systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.