Dr. Bernardino Vaccaro

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Bernardino Vaccaro is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. He completed his MD at George Washington University School of Medicine and his BS at Georgetown University. Dr. Vaccaro has an extensive clinical background, having served as Chief Resident in inpatient units, where he was responsible for admissions and daily patient rounds. He has supervised numerous psychiatry residents and fellows in various capacities, including as the Director of Neuropsychiatry and the Medical Director of Primary Care Behavioral Health Program at Boston VA Healthcare. His research interests include the effects of rTMS on patients' mental health and he has collaborated on studies aimed at preventing delirium in high-risk surgical patients. Dr. Vaccaro has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence, including the Departmental Teaching Award from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Arthur R. Kravitz, MD Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Teaching and Education from Brigham Women’s Hospital. He has played a pivotal role in training medical students, residents, and fellows in consultation-liaison psychiatry.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor

— Present

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

Teaching and supervising residents in the Department of Psychiatry.

Medical Director

— Present

Primary Care Behavioral Health Program, Boston VA Healthcare • Jamaica Plain, MA

Oversaw psychiatric consultations and assessments, facilitating access to care.

Director

2011-07-01 — Present

Consultation Liaison Service, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Boston, MA

Managed a team of psychiatrists and residents in providing psychiatric care.

Awards

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Departmental Teaching Award

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Arthur R. Kravitz, MD Award

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William L Webb Fellowship

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Rock Sleyster Scholar

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Spronk Medal

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
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