Dr. Brian Smith

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Brian N. Smith is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He serves as the Deputy Director of the National Center for PTSD Women’s Health Sciences Division at the VA Boston Healthcare System, where he conducts federally funded research focused on the effects of traumatic stress and mental health sequelae, including PTSD and depression, on physical health outcomes. Dr. Smith's research examines factors of risk and resilience in populations at heightened risk of trauma exposure, particularly military veterans. He studies psychosocial risk models using epidemiological samples from both women and men, gaining insights from a life course perspective. Dr. Smith has a long-standing interest in applying advanced statistical methods to health sciences research, particularly in relation to the social context of health-related behaviors and their outcomes. His research program aims to identify implications for public health and clinical services based on trauma-related research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Psychiatry.

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.