Dr. Jack Nassau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jack Nassau, PhD, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in family-based treatments for pediatric chronic illnesses. Dr. Nassau has been a staff psychologist at Rhode Island Hospital since 1999 and became the Chief Psychologist at Hasbro Children's Partial Hospital Program in 2013. He has a robust background in training medical students, psychology residents, postdoctoral fellows, and psychiatry residents, guiding them through rotations at the hospital. His current research interests focus on family illness beliefs and treatment outcomes for patients and families engaged in treatment at the HCPHP. He has led several funded research projects aimed at understanding how stress affects immune mediators and airway inflammation in adolescents with asthma. Dr. Nassau is a dedicated educator, having received multiple teaching awards from the Warren Alpert Medical School, reflecting his commitment to fostering a positive and effective learning environment for his students and trainees.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching medical students and supervising psychological residents.

Staff Psychologist

1999-01-01 — Present

Rhode Island Hospital • Providence, RI

Providing psychological services in a clinical setting.

Awards

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Teaching Recognition Award

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Outstanding Teaching Award

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Dean’s Excellence Teaching Award

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Positive Champion Learning Environment Award

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Dean's Excellence Teaching Award

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.