Dr. Candice Belanoff

Associate Professor

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Biography

Candice Belanoff is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in community health sciences. She obtained her ScD from Harvard University and her MPH from Hunter College. Her research interests focus on maternal child health epidemiology, particularly the impact of social forces and inequities on population health. Her current investigations explore the links between structural racism and adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. She has also delved into health outcomes related to cesarean deliveries and substance use in women of reproductive age. As the founding Director of the Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation Evaluation (CAPDIE) certificate program, she has been instrumental in training numerous community health practitioners annually. Candice teaches several courses at BUSPH that emphasize health promotion and social justice, incorporating anti-racist and health equity frameworks into her curriculum. Over the years, she has received multiple teaching awards, including the Norman Scotch Award for Excellence in Teaching. Beyond academia, she enjoys music, biking, and spending time with her dogs and family.

Research Interests

Awards

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Norman Scotch Award Excellence Teaching

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Innovation Classroom Award

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Excellence Teaching Award

Courses

Assessment Planning Health Promotion Social Justice Health Populations Advanced Practice Research Methods Public Health Equity

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.