Dr. Douglas Burtt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Douglas Burtt, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He has been actively engaged in clinical research, particularly in the area of heart failure, serving as the site principal investigator for an industry trial focused on evaluating the cognitive function of patients with chronic heart failure and preserved ejection fraction. Over his teaching career, Burtt has led the Cardiology course for 20 years, where he also incorporates elements of Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology. He has received numerous accolades for his teaching excellence, including multiple Dean's Excellence Teaching Awards and the Beckwith Family Award for Outstanding Teaching. His appointments include roles as Medical Director of Inpatient Services at the Cardiovascular Institute of Lifespan and Director of Coronary Care Units at both Rhode Island Hospital and Miriam Hospital. Burtt is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology.

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and leading the Cardiology course, overseeing clinical research in heart failure.

Awards

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Dean's Excellence Teaching Award

#2011

Teaching with Technology Award - Showcase Award

#2019

Beckwith Family Award for Outstanding Teaching

Requirements for Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Quantitative Reasoning: One course in calculus or statistics (biostatistics preferred) Biology: Two courses with a grade of B or higher, covering cell biology and genetics Chemistry: Two courses in general (inorganic) chemistry, one course in organic chemistry, and one course in biochemistry Physics: Two-course sequence covering mechanics, heat, electricity, optics, and radiation physics Writing: Courses in English or other humanities practicing expository writing
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS application
  • Secondary application
  • Official transcripts
  • MCAT scores
  • Letters of recommendation (committee letter or at least three individual references)
  • Personal statement
  • Secondary essays
Specialization Notes

The MD program is the primary medical degree encompassing all clinical departments including Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, OBGYN, Medicine, Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, and Orthopaedics.