Dr. Elizabeth Mcquaid

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Biography

Elizabeth McQuaid is a Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She holds a PhD in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Yale University. Dr. McQuaid is the Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and serves as the Director of the Division of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Her research focuses on pediatric asthma and food allergies, particularly the psychosocial aspects influencing treatment adherence and health outcomes. With over two decades of continuous funding from the NIH, she is currently the Principal Investigator on several major projects, including the Asthma Care Implementation Program and the Childhood Asthma Research Innovation Program. Dr. McQuaid's work aims to bridge research and practice to improve health disparities among pediatric populations, especially in low-income settings. She has contributed extensively to the development, evaluation, and dissemination of interventions tailored for culturally diverse groups affected by asthma and food allergies, further enhancing self-management strategies among children and their families.

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Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University • Providence, RI, USA

Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, focusing on pediatric disease management and psychosocial research.

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.