Dr. Brian Mikolasko

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brian Mikolasko is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, where he also serves as a clinician educator and palliative medicine physician at Rhode Island Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, palliative medicine, and addiction medicine. Dr. Mikolasko completed his MD at the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and he also holds an executive MBA with distinction from Cornell University's SC Johnson Graduate School of Management and Weill Cornell Medical College. His research interests focus on complex symptom management, enhancing primary palliative care practices, and developing educational initiatives within this field. In addition to his academic contributions, he serves on the faculty of the Harvard Macy Institute and has previously held a faculty position at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Mikolasko believes in improving patient care through education and mentorship. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending time with his children and engaging in general aviation, scuba diving, snowboarding, and baseball.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and clinical responsibilities in internal medicine and palliative care.

Director

— Present

SurgTalk, Harvard Macy Institute • Unknown

Leading educational initiatives in surgery and healthcare.

Awards

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Doctoring Excellence Teaching Award

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Positive Champion Learning Environment Award

Requirements for Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Quantitative Reasoning: One course in calculus or statistics (biostatistics preferred) Biology: Two courses with a grade of B or higher, covering cell biology and genetics Chemistry: Two courses in general (inorganic) chemistry, one course in organic chemistry, and one course in biochemistry Physics: Two-course sequence covering mechanics, heat, electricity, optics, and radiation physics Writing: Courses in English or other humanities practicing expository writing
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS application
  • Secondary application
  • Official transcripts
  • MCAT scores
  • Letters of recommendation (committee letter or at least three individual references)
  • Personal statement
  • Secondary essays
Specialization Notes

The MD program is the primary medical degree encompassing all clinical departments including Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, OBGYN, Medicine, Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, and Orthopaedics.