Dr. Elizabeth Alpert

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Alpert, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. She is also a Clinical Research Psychologist at the Women's Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Alpert's research is centered on understanding and targeting key processes involved in therapeutic change, particularly in cognitive behavioral therapies for PTSD, with the aim to optimize treatment outcomes. Her current focus is on a K23 award funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, which seeks to refine and test adjunctive interventions designed to improve PTSD treatment outcomes and enhance patient-provider communication, ultimately elevating patients' experiences during treatment. Throughout her career, Alpert has received various awards for her contributions to research and education, including the Evelyn M. Fiorito Travel Award from the University of Delaware. Her work has also earned her the title of Honorary Associate Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, UK. Alpert's commitment to advancing mental health research is underscored by her engagement with funded clinical studies and her contributions to improving PTSD treatment protocols.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and research in Psychiatry.

Clinical Research Psychologist

2016-07-01 — Present

VA Boston Healthcare System • Boston, MA

Conducting research and providing clinical services in the Women's Health Sciences Division.

Awards

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Evelyn M. Fiorito Travel Award

2019-01-01
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Graduate College Professional Development Award

2018-01-01
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Honorary Associate Research Fellow

2016-01-01

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
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