Dr. Debra Cherry

Associate Professor

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Biography

Debra Cherry, M.D., M.S., is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Washington, where she specializes in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. She is a board-certified physician renowned for her expertise in safe workplaces, chemical hazards, and occupational health. As the director of the UW Medicine Occupational Environmental Medicine Residency, she focuses on promoting health and safety for workers, aiding injured workers in their transitions back to work, and efficiently managing workers’ compensation claims. Dr. Cherry has a robust clinical research portfolio concentrating on work-related injuries and illnesses, exposure to hazardous waste, and occupational hazards associated with commercial fishing. Additionally, she engages in mentoring DEOHS students and is a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Dr. Cherry earned her M.D. from Texas Tech University and her M.S. from Stephen F. Austin University, further establishing her commitment to advancing occupational health education and practice.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.