Dr. Alan Balsam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alan Balsam is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health specializing in Community Health Sciences. He obtained his PhD in Nutrition from Tufts University, an MPH from Boston University, and an MS from Framingham State College. He holds a BA from Brandeis University. His work predominantly focuses on food and health services for the elderly, having previously served as the Director of Elder Health Programs at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Dr. Balsam is associated with several professional organizations, including the Massachusetts Public Health Association, American Public Health Association, and American Dietetic Association. His research interests encompass Food Services, Health Services for the Aged, Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, and Poverty.

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.