Dr. Alexander Walley

Professor

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Biography

Alexander Y. Walley, MD, is a leading expert in addiction medicine based at Boston Medical Center and the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston University. His research primarily focuses on the medical complications of substance use, notably the intersection of HIV and overdose crises. Dr. Walley has led numerous studies aimed at integrating addiction specialty care into general medical practices and has served as Principal Investigator for multiple funded investigations on overdose prevention strategies. He played a pivotal role in the CDC/SAMHSA-funded study examining community naloxone programs in Massachusetts, demonstrating significant reductions in overdose death rates. As the Director of the Grayken Addiction Medicine Fellowship, he has trained numerous specialists in addiction medicine and has held leadership roles in significant professional organizations, including the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine. Dr. Walley is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and education, aiming to address disparities faced by marginalized communities.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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