Dr. Arielle Spellun

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arielle H. Spellun, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatrics. She is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Boston Medical Center. Her clinical work involves conducting developmental assessments and providing longitudinal care for children with developmental differences and disabilities, particularly focusing on children who are Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and their families. Dr. Spellun's research emphasizes supporting DHH children and families within a pediatric medical home and educating clinical providers on the care of DHH children, all from a Deaf health equity perspective to enhance linguistic and developmental outcomes. She plays a pivotal role as the Massachusetts Co-Chapter Champion for the American Academy of Pediatrics' Early Hearing Detection Intervention Program. Dr. Spellun has dedicated her career to improving developmental outcomes for DHH children and their families, collaborating with professionals in various fields including public health, audiology, and education. She also serves as the Director of Health and Wellness at the Boston University Deaf Center, contributing to advocacy and policy research for healthcare and education within the Deaf community.

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
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.