Dr. Alice Jacobs

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Biography

Alice K. Jacobs, MD, is an Emeritus Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She has an extensive clinical and research background in cardiovascular medicine, particularly focusing on interventional cardiology and coronary revascularization strategies. Over her career, Jacobs has contributed significantly to the field, having served as the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories for 20 years, and has led initiatives like the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline, which aims to improve systems of care for ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients. Jacobs is recognized for her leadership, having held the presidency of the American Heart Association and chaired the ACC/AHA Task Force on Practice Guidelines, where she innovated the guidelines development methodology. Her research interests include examining sex-based differences in ischemic heart disease. Jacobs also participates as a member of various committees, including the American Board of Internal Medicine and NHLBI Cardiothoracic Surgical Network Protocol Review Committee. She is actively involved in grant-funded research and has numerous publications in cardiovascular medicine.

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
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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