Dr. Colleen Tewksbury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Colleen Tewksbury is an Assistant Professor in the Nutrition Science department at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD from Temple University College of Public Health earned in 2018, and a Master of Public Health from West Chester University, obtained in 2013. Tewksbury is a Registered Dietitian specializing in obesity treatment and bariatric surgery. Her research centers on optimizing treatment for severe adult obesity, particularly through the evaluation of bariatric surgery processes. She aims to address and mitigate weight bias in clinical settings, focusing on enhancing healthcare outcomes for patients. Tewksbury teaches courses on obesity and works closely with interprofessional teams to improve operational efficiencies in providing care. She is actively involved in various professional organizations, holding significant positions, including that of spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has received multiple awards for her research contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaches courses related to obesity and nutrition science, focuses on mentoring students and conducting research in bariatric surgery and severe obesity treatment.

Awards

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Excellence Award Emerging Research Outcomes

2019-01-01
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Emerging Dietetic Leader Award

2019-01-01
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TREO Foundation LEAD Award

2025-01-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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