Dr. Bruce Link

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bruce Link is a sociologist and research scientist affiliated with the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. His primary research interests focus on psychiatric social epidemiology, exploring the connections between socioeconomic status and health, homelessness, violence, stigma, and discrimination. Link is actively conducting research aimed at understanding health disparities related to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, as well as the consequences of social stigma on individuals with mental illnesses and the association between mental illnesses and violent behaviors. He serves as the director of the Psychiatric Epidemiology Training Program and the Center for Violence Research and Prevention, as well as the Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program at Columbia. Over his career, he has been an influential member of several prestigious organizations and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of sociology, particularly in mental health. His work has been pivotal in shaping policies and improving approaches to community health.

Research Interests

Awards

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Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching

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Elected Member

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Leonard Pearlin Award for Distinguished Contributions

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Chair

#1996

RWJ Health Policy Investigator Award

#1994

NARSAD Senior Investigator Award

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)