Professor Dr. Alexandra Leong Mattern

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexandra C. Leong Mattern is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. She holds a PhD from Pennsylvania State University, an MS from Pennsylvania State University, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Dr. Leong Mattern's research interests include Intimate Partner Violence, Psychological Trauma, Aggression, Anger, and Parent-Child Relations. Throughout her academic career, she has served on multiple committees and workgroups focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the VA Boston Healthcare System. Her contributions have been recognized through several awards, including the Graduate Research Exhibition Place Award and the Penn State Clinical Scientist-Practitioner Award. Dr. Leong Mattern is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing psychological training programs.

Research Interests

Intimate Partner Violence Psychological Trauma Aggression Anger Parent-Child Relations

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Psychiatry.

Awards

#2019

Graduate Research Exhibition Place Award

2019-01-01

Clinical Scientist-Practitioner Award

2019-01-01

Bruce V. Moore Department Travel Award

Bunton-Waller Graduate Award

2014-01-01

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

Personal statement
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.