Dr. Eric Heckman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric Heckman, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston University, specializing in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine. He serves as the director of the sleep medicine division at Boston Medical Center and has significant expertise in clinical research focusing on sleep-disordered breathing, particularly in complex sleep apnea and chronic respiratory failure. Dr. Heckman has a keen interest in customizing sleep apnea therapy to meet individual patient needs through innovative implantable devices. He is also dedicated to incorporating advanced methods of sleep analysis into clinical practice. His background includes extensive experience in medical education, having directed a sleep fellowship program for five years before joining Boston Medical Center. Dr. Heckman was previously associated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he worked in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2008-05-01 — Present

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

Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine department.

Attending Physician

— Present

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Director of sleep medicine division, focusing on pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

Awards

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Academic Excellence Award

2008-05-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

2007-05-01
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Robert Wood Johnson Dean’s Scholarship

2004-05-01

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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