Dr. Eric Garshick

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Eric Garshick is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and holds a Master of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. His research focuses on the epidemiological risks associated with diesel exhaust fine particles, particularly concerning lung cancer. Dr. Garshick's studies have involved extensive cohorts, including over 54,000 railroad workers who were occupationally exposed to diesel emissions and a national cohort of 54,000 trucking company workers exposed to roadway pollutants. His work aids in understanding the determinants of exposure within affected populations, and he plays a pivotal role in estimating lung cancer risks from these exposures. He is affiliated with the VA Boston Healthcare System and the Boston Medical Center, where he contributes to various research projects examining public health impacts connected to traffic exposure and other related health issues. Dr. Garshick is active in mentoring roles and contributes significantly to scientific literature in his field.

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

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