Dr. Catherine Dawson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catherine M.P. Dawson, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine focusing on geriatrics education and clinical research. She co-founded Project EDGE, a multi-phase study aimed at improving geriatrics curricula across medical schools. Her commitment to enhancing medical education is evident through her leadership in the update of Minimum Geriatrics Competencies for medical students. As Medical Director of the VA Bedford Geriatrics Interprofessional Consult Clinic, Dr. Dawson champions the Patient Priorities Care approach, which has earned Level 2 Age Friendly Certification. She has secured funding for numerous quality improvement initiatives and has been an advocate for the Veteran community by creating educational videos that emphasize patient-centered care. A graduate of Brown University with a distinct focus on medical education, Dr. Dawson completed her residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine and advanced fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine at Yale. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Dean’s Innovation Award from Harvard Medical School and the Outstanding Yale Primary Care Resident Award. Dr. Dawson remains dedicated to mentoring future healthcare professionals.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

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

Focus on geriatrics education and clinical research as part of the School's Department of Geriatrics.

Awards

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Dean’s Innovation Award

2019-01-01
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Outstanding Yale Primary Care Resident Award

2018-01-01

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.