Dr. Deborah Frank

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Biography

Deborah Frank is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatrics and Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. A graduate of Harvard Medical School with an MD and a BA from Radcliffe College, she is the Director of the Grow Clinic at Boston Medical Center, which focuses on improving child health among underserved populations. Dr. Frank is a leading national authority on the effects of hunger on children and has testified before the United States Congress and various state legislatures on related issues. Her research, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, investigates the long-term developmental impact of prenatal cocaine exposure. Throughout her career, Dr. Frank has served on numerous advisory boards, including the Mayor's Hunger Commission and the Massachusetts Child Hunger Initiative. Her contributions to the field of child health have been recognized with various awards, including the 2004 Standing Ovation Award from the Massachusetts Human Services Coalition, the 2007 Woman of Valor Award from Jewish Funds for Justice, and the 2010 Massachusetts Health Council Outstanding Leadership Award.

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
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  • 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.