Dr. Alik Farber

Professor

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Biography

Alik Farber is a prominent vascular surgeon specializing in endovascular interventions for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease, as well as open and endovascular abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm repairs. He has extensive expertise in managing diabetic foot complications, carotid artery surgery, stenting, and dialysis access. Dr. Farber has an impressive record of research, having published over 260 peer-reviewed articles and acting as the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials, including the BEST-CLI trial which evaluated the best strategies for treating patients with critical limb ischemia. He has undertaken multiple leadership roles and contributes significantly to various national and regional medical and surgical societies. He completed his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and undergraduate studies at Brown University, followed by rigorous training in general and vascular surgery. Currently, he serves as the Surgeon-in-Chief at Boston Medical Center and is a faculty member at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, where he emphasizes interdisciplinary biomedical research.

Research Interests

Experience

Surgeon-in-Chief

2018-01-01 — Present

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Lead vascular surgical services and administration at the center.

James Utley Professor, Chair of Surgery

2017-01-01 — Present

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

Oversee surgical education and training in the department.

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.