Dr. Emily Rothman

Professor

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Biography

Emily F. Rothman is a professor at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, specializing in Occupational Therapy and holding a secondary appointment at BU School of Public Health since 2004. She earned her doctorate in science from Harvard School of Public Health, following her bachelor’s degree in English from Wesleyan University. Dr. Rothman's research focuses on social epidemiology, particularly the etiology and prevention of intimate partner and sexual violence, as well as issues regarding firearm violence, human trafficking, and pornography. A notable aspect of her current research emphasizes neurodiversity, particularly in the context of autism, where she has begun developing interventions aimed at preventing violence against neurodiverse individuals. She has published over 155 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA Pediatrics. Rothman is also a federally-funded principal investigator and has secured over $8.8 million in external research funding from agencies like the National Institutes of Health. In addition to her academic contributions, she authored the book “Pornography Public Health” and has been actively involved in various task forces aimed at addressing domestic and sexual violence. Rothman's work has gained attention in media outlets like NPR and The Wall Street Journal, further solidifying her role as a leading expert in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor and Chair

2004-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Professor of Occupational Therapy with a secondary appointment at the BU School of Public Health.

Awards

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Martha Eliot Fellowship

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New Investigator Award

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
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.