Dr. Dawn Upchurch

Professor

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Biography

Dawn Upchurch is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles. She holds a PhD and has extensive expertise in the field of women's health, particularly focusing on health disparities and psychosocial stressors. Dr. Upchurch explores the biobehavioral models of women's health, examining how social and behavioral determinants influence health outcomes. Her research interests include the impacts of allostatic load on health, alongside the utilization of complementary and alternative medicine such as acupuncture. She leverages her background to address critical health issues through a biopsychosocial lens, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge on women's health and community wellness.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.