Dr. Alison Galbraith

Professor

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Biography

Alison Galbraith, MD, MPH, is a professor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and director of the Division of Health Services Research at Boston Medical Center. She is a primary care pediatrician and health services researcher focusing on the impact of health insurance design on healthcare access and affordability for families and children. Her research expertise includes evaluating the effects of novel insurance designs, such as high-deductible health plans, within the context of the Affordable Care Act. Galbraith's work is characterized by funding from prominent agencies including the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. She is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in research medicine and has mentored numerous faculty members and trainees, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Alison played a key role in creating strategic plans related to diversity initiatives at Harvard Medical School, focusing on engaging faculty and staff in training and mentorship programs. Her longstanding commitment to mentorship and fostering new generations of researchers is evident in her recognition through various awards for excellence in mentoring.

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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  • 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.