Dr. Daniel Oates

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Oates, MD, MSc, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine with a focus on geriatrics. He returned to Boston Medical Center (BMC) in October 2023 to serve as the medical director for senior services as part of the hospital's Health System. In this role, he provides clinical care in multiple settings including inpatient geriatrics consults and home visits through the Enhanced Care Program that offers additional medical support for dual-eligible seniors under Medicare and Medicaid. Dr. Oates precepts medical students during their fourth-year geriatrics clerkship, emphasizing the importance of health literacy and its educational interventions which ultimately enhance patient quality and safety. Beyond his work at BU and BMC, he also has maintained an active clinical practice, treating long-term geriatric patients in various healthcare settings. His dedication to the field is recognized through nominations for awards such as the Schwartz Compassionate Caregiver Award and contributions to discussions on health literacy in improving geriatric care.

Research Interests

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.