Dr. Alysse Wurcel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alysse G. Wurcel, MD, MS is a physician-scientist and public health leader specializing in infectious diseases and health equity. She earned her undergraduate degree from Tufts University and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed a keen interest in the intersection of medicine and the criminal-legal system. Dr. Wurcel completed her internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and infectious diseases fellowships at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital and Tufts Medical Center. She currently works at Boston Medical Center, focusing on key research areas that include HIV and Hepatitis C care, infectious disease management in carceral settings, and health disparities. She has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and received multiple Principal Investigator grants from the National Institutes of Health, illustrating her commitment to advancing public health. Dr. Wurcel also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Research from Tufts University and has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to medicine and research.

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.